It can be transmitted to a baby during birth, and may cause blindness in the infant. It is important that a person with gonorrhea get medical treatment. It is very important that sexual partners also get treatment. If left untreated, it can lead to serious problems, like sterility and blood infections. If you are not able to pay for being seen or treated by a healthcare provider you should still seek care.
Most communities have free or low cost sexually transmitted disease clinics.
If you think you may be infected with gonorrhea, seek help from your healthcare provider right away. People can prevent the spread of gonorrhea by using a latex or plastic condom each time they have sex. All Rights Reserved.