Q：
What are the similarities and differences between chlamydia and gonorrhea?
A:
Chlamydia and gonorrhea are all sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) that affect both men and women. There are some similarities and differences between them.
Differences:
The major difference lies in the bacteria that may cause them. Chlamydia is caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis, however gonrrhea is caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Similarities:
- Both can infect genital tracts, like cervix and fallopian tubes in women and penis and testicles in men, mouth, throat, eyes, rectum and so on.
- Both can be caused by having sex with some who already has the disease.
- Both have similar symptoms like abnormal discharge from vagina and penis.
- Both can trigger complications like long-term pelvic pain, infertility, ectopic pregnancy and premature birth.
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