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==Overview==
Effective measures for the primary prevention of gonococcal infection include accurate risk assessment and counseling, practicing abstinence, avoiding high-risk sexual behaviors (e.g., having unprotected sex or multiple sexual partners), using latex condoms, and being in a long-term monogamous relationship with an uninfected partner.<ref name=clinical-prevention>Centers for Disease Control and Pevention. clinical prevention guidance (2015). http://www.cdc.gov/std/tg2015/clinical.htm Accessed on September 25, 2016</ref><ref name=primary-prev>LeFevre ML. USPSTF: behavioral counseling interventions to prevent sexually transmitted infections. Ann Intern Med 2014;161:894–901.</ref><ref name=gono-condom>Warner L, Stone KM, Macaluso M, et al. Condom use and risk of gonorrhea and Chlamydia: a systematic review of design and measurement factors assessed in epidemiologic studies. Sex Transm Dis 2006;33:36–51.</ref>


==Prevention==
==Prevention==
Not having [[sexual intercourse]] ([[abstinence]]) is the only absolute method of preventing [[gonorrhea]]. A monogamous sexual relationship with an individual known to be free of any [[STD]] can reduce risk. Monogamous means you and your partner do not have sex with any other persons.
Effective measures for the primary prevention of gonococcal infection include:<ref name=clinical-prevention>Centers for Disease Control and Pevention. clinical prevention guidance (2015). http://www.cdc.gov/std/tg2015/clinical.htm Accessed on September 25, 2016</ref><ref name=primary-prev>LeFevre ML. USPSTF: behavioral counseling interventions to prevent sexually transmitted infections. Ann Intern Med 2014;161:894–901.</ref><ref name=gono-condom>Warner L, Stone KM, Macaluso M, et al. Condom use and risk of gonorrhea and Chlamydia: a systematic review of design and measurement factors assessed in epidemiologic studies. Sex Transm Dis 2006;33:36–51.</ref>
You can greatly lower your risk of catching an [[STD]] by using a [[condom]] every time you have sex. [[Condoms]] are available for both men and women, but are most commonly worn by the man. A [[condom]] must be used properly every time.  
*Accurate risk assessment, education, and counseling
To further prevent the spread of [[infection]], [[treatment]] of all sexual partners is important.
**High-intensity behavioral counseling for all sexually active adolescents and for adults at increased risk for [[STDs]] and [[HIV]]
**Videos and large-group presentations
*Practicing abstinence
*Avoiding high-risk sexual behaviors such as having unprotected sex or multiple sexual partners
*Using latex condoms consistently and correctly
*Being in a long-term, mutually monogamous relationship with an uninfected partner


==References==
==References==
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sara Mehrsefat, M.D. [2]

Overview

Effective measures for the primary prevention of gonococcal infection include accurate risk assessment and counseling, practicing abstinence, avoiding high-risk sexual behaviors (e.g., having unprotected sex or multiple sexual partners), using latex condoms, and being in a long-term monogamous relationship with an uninfected partner.[1][2][3]

Prevention

Effective measures for the primary prevention of gonococcal infection include:[1][2][3]

  • Accurate risk assessment, education, and counseling
    • High-intensity behavioral counseling for all sexually active adolescents and for adults at increased risk for STDs and HIV
    • Videos and large-group presentations
  • Practicing abstinence
  • Avoiding high-risk sexual behaviors such as having unprotected sex or multiple sexual partners
  • Using latex condoms consistently and correctly
  • Being in a long-term, mutually monogamous relationship with an uninfected partner

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Centers for Disease Control and Pevention. clinical prevention guidance (2015). http://www.cdc.gov/std/tg2015/clinical.htm Accessed on September 25, 2016
  2. 2.0 2.1 LeFevre ML. USPSTF: behavioral counseling interventions to prevent sexually transmitted infections. Ann Intern Med 2014;161:894–901.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Warner L, Stone KM, Macaluso M, et al. Condom use and risk of gonorrhea and Chlamydia: a systematic review of design and measurement factors assessed in epidemiologic studies. Sex Transm Dis 2006;33:36–51.


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