gonorrhea how does it spread and in what ways is it contracted Could you be specific with your answer

	Asked by Unregistered (Male; 25; USA ) on Mon 04, Aug 2008 11:15am
	Can you spread gonorrhea through oral sex or is it only contracted thorugh sexual intercourse? Can you be specific with your answer. Previously looked up information on this subject and wasnt able to to find and answer to my question.
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	Answer by Dr Simran, MD (doctor) on Sat 09, Aug 2008 05:09am: Hello Dear, Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmissible infection Gonorrhoea is a bacteria that causes an infection in the genital area. It is spread by sexual contact. You can get gonorrhoea in the genital area through vaginal, anal or oral sex. Best
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