Many people are asymptomatic with gonorrhea. However, common symptoms for females are pelvic pain, frequent discharge and intermenstrual bleeding, or bleeding when not menstruating. Chronic issues can be pelvic inflammatory disease or rectal infection. 

Symptoms of Gonorrhea for Females

Common symptoms for males are discharge from penis and testes can e swollen or tender. Chronic infection can develop in the rectum with soreness, bleeding and pain. 

Symptoms of Gonorrhea for Males

*Neisseria gonorrhoeae* uses fimbriae to attach to cells and cause infections. 

Virulence factors of *Neisseria gonorrhoeae*

*Neisseria gonorrhoeae* causes the common sexually transmitted disease gonorrhea. 

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Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease that is very common in individuals aged 15 to 24. 

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