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Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It can affect the eyes, throat, genitals, and anus. Some symptoms of gonorrhea include bleeding between periods, unusual sores, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, yellowish and smelly discharge, or burning during urination. Untreated, gonorrhea can lead to serious complications such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in women and epididymitis in men. It can also cause infection of the joints or heart valves.  Practicing safe sex, such as using condoms, will aid in the prevention of gonorrhea. Antibiotics is the go to treatment for Gonorrhea.