Gonorrhea

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It can be transmitted through vaginal, anal or oral sex, even if there are no symptoms. The bacteria that cause gonorrhea have developed resistance to many antibiotics. Untreated, it can lead to infertility or pass from mother to infant during birth. It can be prevented through safer sex practices such as condom use and is treated with antibiotics.

 

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PHO Microbiology Rounds: Building a Pediatric Infectious Disease Observatory in a Resource-Limited Setting

This Public Health Ontario (PHO) Microbiology Rounds will highlight how building research capacity in resource-limited settings can transform global health challenges into opportunities for impactful, scalable solutions.

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Communicable Disease Control

Communicable.DiseaseControl@oahpp.ca

Updated 7 Jan 2025