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Gonorrhea is also known as clap, originating from the French word for hospital.
Gonorrhea is also known as clap, originating from the French word for hospital.
False
The primary reservoir of gonorrhea is asymptomatic carriers.
The primary reservoir of gonorrhea is asymptomatic carriers.
True
Gonorrhea is most commonly transmitted through casual contact.
Gonorrhea is most commonly transmitted through casual contact.
False
Confirmed cases of gonorrhea must be reported to local health clinics.
Confirmed cases of gonorrhea must be reported to local health clinics.
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Men and women between the ages of 25 and 30 have the highest rates of gonorrhea infection.
Men and women between the ages of 25 and 30 have the highest rates of gonorrhea infection.
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Gonorrhea has a long incubation period of 2 to 14 days.
Gonorrhea has a long incubation period of 2 to 14 days.
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Gonorrhea can only be transmitted through intimate sexual contact.
Gonorrhea can only be transmitted through intimate sexual contact.
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Asymptomatic gonococcal infection is common in men.
Asymptomatic gonococcal infection is common in men.
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One of the symptoms of gonorrhea in men is dysuria.
One of the symptoms of gonorrhea in men is dysuria.
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Epididymitis is a complication of gonorrhea that affects the prostate gland.
Epididymitis is a complication of gonorrhea that affects the prostate gland.
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