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MSH: Acute infectious disease characterized by primary invasion of the urogenital tract. The etiologic agent, NEISSERIA GONORRHOEAE, was isolated by Neisser in 1879.,CSP: acute infectious disease characterized by primary invasion of the urogenital tract; the etiologic agent is Neisseria gonorrhoeae.,MEDLINEPLUS: <p>Gonorrhea is a curable <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/sexuallytransmitteddiseases.html'>sexually transmitted disease</a>. It is most common in young adults. The bacteria that cause gonorrhea can infect the genital tract, mouth or anus.</p> <p>Gonorrhea does not always cause symptoms, especially in women. In men, gonorrhea can cause pain when urinating and discharge from the penis. If untreated, it can cause epididymitis, which affects the testicles and can lead to infertility. In women, gonorrhea can cause bleeding between periods, pain when urinating and increased discharge from the vagina. If untreated, it can lead to <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/pelvicinflammatorydise
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