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Effects of gonorrhoea

 It leads to permanent damage of male and female reproduc-

tive organs.

 Leads to sterility in both men and women.

 Cause blindness in babies.

 Blocks the urethra making urination difficult and painful.

Control and prevention of gonorrhoea

 Using the ABC formula for preventing AIDS and other STDs.

 Seeking early medical treatment

 Stopping playing sex until you are completely treated.

Syphilis

Syphilis is a chronic and dangerous venereal disease caused by

a bacterium called Spirochetes. It is spread by having sexual

contact with the infected person.

Signs and symptoms vary with stages

 Painless ulcer, called chancre, develops on the genitals 2-5
weeks after infection.

 In second stage a number of signs and symptoms such as

sores in mouth, throat, itching skin, rashes appear.

 In the third stage the bacteria cause heart disease, paralysis,

blindness and insanity or madness.

Prevention and control of syphilis

It is prevented by practicing ABC approach

Infected people should see a doctor immediately