[Gonorrhea].

Infection with Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a frequent occurrence. It is almost always transmitted via sexual intercourse and the risk of infection is markedly higher for women than for men. Purulent secretion characterizes the clinical picture. After an incubation period of 2-6 days, for the most part urethritis, cervicitis, proctitis, pharyngitis, or conjunctivitis usually develops. Condoms offer good protection against gonococcal infection. The treatment of choice in Central Europe is a single dose of Cefixime.