Is gonorrhea becoming incurable?

Dr. Robin Miller, MD

Internal Medicine

Due to anitbiotic resistance there is a strain of gonorrhea that can not be cured. In this video Robin Miller, MD talks about the importance of protecting yourself and new antibiotics that are being developed.

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STDs

Sexually transmitted diseases may involve infections of the mouth, penis, vagina or anus. There are many different types of sexually transmitted diseases such as herpes, gonnorhea and syphillis. Not everyone who has an STD has symptoms, so if you think it's possible that you may have contracted one, you should see a doctor for testing. Most STDs can be treated with antibiotics.

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