Gonorrhea germs infect the genital organs and the surrounding area. Any sexually active person can be infected with gonorrhea.
Gonorrhea is reported more frequently from urban areas than from rural areas.
Gonorrhea is spread through sexual contact. This includes penis to vagina, penis to mouth, penis to rectum and mouth to vagina contact. Gonorrhea can also be spread from mother to child while the child is being born. Men infected with gonorrhea will usually have burning while urinating and a thick yellowish-white drip from the penis. Some men who are infected have no symptoms.