Gonorrhea is caused by the bacteria gonococcus .
This bacteria makes a home for itself in the genitals and urinary organs and affects the cervix, urethra, and anus. You can transmit the virus through oral sex, anal sex, and regular intercourse. If an infected person has gonorrhea discharge on his or her fingers and then touches your eyes, you can also get gonorrhea and develop conjunctivitis. Gonorrhea is fairly common and does more damage to women than to men. However, it is less common than chlamydia.