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Gonorrhea (cont.)

Prevention

  • Use latex condoms when having sexual intercourse.
  • Avoid sexual contact with high-risk partners.
  • Treat infected sexual partners or have them tested before having sexual relations.
  • Other sexually transmitted diseases include syphilis, chlamydia, and HIV/AIDS.


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