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Gonorrhoea (Neisseria gonorrhoeae)

Gonorrhoea cells, courtesy CDC library

Neisseria gonorrhoea is the second most common bacterial STI in the United Kingdom.

Young people are most commonly infected, with current rates highest in males aged 20-24 years and females aged 16-19 years. The highest rates are found in London and predominantly urban areas. Gonococcal infection tends to be concentrated in core prevention groups. In the UK these include homosexual/bisexual men and black ethnic minority populations.

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