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Gonorrhoea (the clap)

Gonorrhoea (also known as 'the clap') is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a bacteria and can affect the urethra, cervix, anus, throat or eyes. Find out more about its, diagnosis, symptoms, treatment, prevention, plus links to trusted resources.

Gonorrhoea symptoms

Gonorrhoea (also known as ‘the clap’) is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a bacteria. Find out more about its symptoms, plus links to trusted resources.

Gonorrhoea diagnosis and causes

Gonorrhoea (also known as ‘the clap’) is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a bacteria. Find out more about its causes and diagnosis,plus links to trusted resources.

Gonorrhoea treatment and prevention

Gonorrhoea (also known as ‘the clap’) is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a bacteria. Find out more about its treatment and prevention, plus links to trusted resources.

Oral sex and mouth care

Trusted information on oral sex, mouth care and preventing STI's.

Sexually transmitted infections (STI)

Trusted information on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as gonorrhoea, chlamydia, HIV and AIDS, herpes, hepatitis B and syphilis.

Bacterial infections

Trusted information about bacterial infections from leading Australian health organisations, including links to content on gonorrhoea and leprosy.

Sexual health - an overview

Trusted information on sexual health and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), plus some facts and figures.

Blood in semen

Trusted information about blood in semen and its causes can be found on this page.

Painful sex for women

Trusted information about common causes of painful sex for women.

Pelvic inflammatory disease

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a common condition that affects around one in eight women at some point during their life. PID is most common in sexually active women between the ages of 20 and 24. Learn more about PID.