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

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

*Neisseria gonorrhoeae*

Fimbriae are short bristle-like strands that extend from the bacteria by the hundreds. They are important in cell adhesion, infection, and colonization.

Fimbriae

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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. 

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