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what is gonorrhea

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Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a bacterium. It is a common infection, especially amongst people aged 15-24.

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Gonorrhoea symptoms?

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Gonorrhoea causes a burning pain when urinating and often forms a thick yellow or green discharge from an infected person’s penis or vagina. If untreated it can result in infertility.

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gonorrhoea treatments?

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Gonorrhoea is treated by antibiotics, though some scientists believe that these antibiotics may one day stop working.

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gonorrhoea prevention methods

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To prevent infection, people can abstain from having anal, oral or vaginal sex or use a barrier-type of contraception like a condom

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waht is salmonella

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salmonella is a genus of bacteria that causes food poisoning.

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salmonella symptoms

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This often means abdominal cramps, vomiting and diarrhoea

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how to prevent salmonella

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To prevent the spread of salmonella in the UK, all poultry are vaccinated against it. Cooking food thoroughly, after preparing it in hygienic conditions, is the best way to avoid illness.

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