Most infections clear up in 8 weeks without treatment, but some people get chronic, recurring infections. Bacterial infection transmitted through unprotected vaginal, anal, or oral sex with an infected person. Bacterial infection of the cervix, urethra, rectum, or throat. Often there are mild symptoms or no symptoms at all. Symptoms that may occur include discharge from penis, vagina, or rectum, and burning or itching felt during urination.
Infection causes painless sores which disappear within weeks.
Without treatment, the disease may eventually damage heart, brain, eyes, nervous system, bones, and joints.