gonorrhea
MONDO:0004277Mondo
Findings
No curated finding names gonorrhea yet. Everything below is reference data from Mondo, HPO and GenCC, not evidence about what affects it.
Definition
A common sexually transmitted bacterial infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It is transmitted through vaginal, oral, or anal intercourse. Infected individuals may be asymptomatic. Symptoms in males include burning sensation during urination, discharge from the penis, and painful swelling of the testes. Symptoms in females include painful urination, vaginal discharge, and vaginal bleeding between periods. If untreated, the infection may lead to pelvic inflammatory disease.
Definition from the Mondo Disease Ontology (MONDO:0004277), read 2026-09-29. CC BY 4.0.
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Other names
2 names
Resolves to: gonorrhea
- Also called
- GCNeisseria gonorrhoeae infection