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Any sexually active person can be infected with gonorrhea. In the United States, the highest reported rates of infection are among sexually active teenagers, young adults, and African Americans. | Any sexually active person can be infected with gonorrhea. In the United States, the highest reported rates of infection are among sexually active teenagers, young adults, and African Americans. | ||
Common risk factors in the development of [[gonococcal]] infection in | Common risk factors in the development of [[gonococcal]] infection in hetrosexual population include: | ||
*Have multiple sexual partners | *Have multiple sexual partners | ||
*Have a partner with a past history of any [[sexually transmitted disease]] | *Have a partner with a past history of any [[sexually transmitted disease]] | ||
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*Have a [[drug addiction]] | *Have a [[drug addiction]] | ||
Common risk factors in the development of [[gonococcal]] infection in | Common risk factors in the development of [[gonococcal]] infection in homosexual or bisexual male population include: | ||
**Multiple anonymous partners | **Multiple anonymous partners | ||
**Abuse of substances (crystal methamphetamine) | **Abuse of substances (crystal methamphetamine) | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Priyamvada Singh, MBBS [2]
Overview
Common risk factors in the development of gonorrhea include sexual activity, multiple sex partners, previous history of sexually transmitted diseases, and failure to use a condom during sex.
Risk factors
Any sexually active person can be infected with gonorrhea. In the United States, the highest reported rates of infection are among sexually active teenagers, young adults, and African Americans.
Common risk factors in the development of gonococcal infection in hetrosexual population include:
- Have multiple sexual partners
- Have a partner with a past history of any sexually transmitted disease
- Do not use a condom during sex
- Have a drug addiction
Common risk factors in the development of gonococcal infection in homosexual or bisexual male population include:
- Multiple anonymous partners
- Abuse of substances (crystal methamphetamine)
- History of HIV infection