My concern is that I might now have it or my children may get it. Luckily, most forms of sexually transmitted infections cannot be caught by casual contact. Gonorrhea is caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeas bacterium, which thrives in warm, moist environments like the throat, rectum, urethra and vagina. Although it is a popular rumor that gonorrhea can be caught from toilet seats, one study randomly sampled public toilets in 72 locations and found no evidence of live bacteria. My big concern involves your statement that your roommate has gonorrhea.
Treatment is usually a single injection or oral dose of some form of penicillin.
You should also know that if detected early and treated promptly, gonorrhea should not cause any permanent harm. So, if you are really concerned, you and your children can be tested by a doctor and treated if necessary. Good luck to you. Click on picture above for his bio. Shop O2 .