How Gonorrhea is Caught
Gonorrhea infection
Gonorrhea infection is caused by sexual contact with someone who is carrying the disease. Because it is common for someone who is infected with Gonorrhea not to display symptoms, it is possible for Gonorrhea to be passed on without knowing.
Sexually transmitted disease
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease and infection occurs during sexual contact with someone who is carrying the disease.
Gonorrhea infection during sexual contact
Transmission of Gonorrhea occurs during intimate sexual contact such as:
- Vaginal sex
- Anal sex
- Oral sex
- Genital contact
Gonorrhea Symptoms
Find out about the symptoms of Gonorrhea.
Facts about Gonorrhea infection
Gonorrhea can only be caught by sexual contact. Gonorrhea is not caught through:
- Kissing or cuddling with a person who is infected with Gonorrhea
- Shaking hands with a person who is infected with Gonorrhea
- Using the same toilet seat as someone who is infected with Gonorrhea
- Sharing baths or being in the same swimming pool as a person who is infected with Gonorrhea.
- Using cups, plates or cutlery that been used by a person who is infected with Gonorrhea
At home Gonorrhea Tests
Find out about our easy to use Gonorrhea test and choose the right Gonorrhea home testing kit for you.
Gonorrhea complications
Find out about Gonorrhea infection, and complications that can develop as a result of contracting Gonorrhea like pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility.
Gonorrhea Treatment
Find out about Gonorrhea treatment.
Gonorrhea Prevention
Find out about preventing Gonorrhea infection.
