Gonorrhoea infection in female, computer illustration. Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by Gram-negative bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae. In females, N. gonorrhoeae causes vaginitis and more rarely urethritis. Symptoms include vaginal or urethral discharge and a burning sensation on urination. Neisseria often hide inside neutrophils (incomplete phagocytosis) evading the immune response, leading to chronic recurrent infections. | |
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