How can gonorrhea transmit?

Gonorrhea can be contracted when the infected genital skin rubs against the uninfected genital skin. It is possible to contract gonorrhea when no penetration of the penis or tongue into the mouth, vagina or rectum occurs, and with no blood, semen, or vaginal secretions exchange.

The best way to protect against the transmission of STDs, including gonorrhea, is using latex condoms. They assure the most effective protection when used from the beginning of the sexual coitus till the end.

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