Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium ... sexual contact with an infected person. Symptoms include painful urination, urethral discharge ...

"Getting tested for STIs on a regular basis is an important action that all New Yorkers can take to optimize their health," health officer Wendy Wilcox said.

Diagnosis and management are challenging, largely resulting from varying signs and symptoms and a polymicrobial ... including Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydial trachomatis and anaerobic and ...