What is black clap?

Gonorrhea, colloquially known as the clap, is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Infection may involve the genitals, mouth, or rectum.
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Is the clap syphilis?

There many STDs that have a slang term attached to them like AIDS is sometimes called Hi-Five, syphilis is referred to as “syph” or “lues”. Sometimes people confuse chlamydia as the clap because the actual chlamydia nickname is very similar to the clap. Chlamydia is referred to as “the clam”.
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Is the clap and chlamydia the same thing?

But let's get something clear right off the bat: a lot of people think the clap refers to chlamydia since they start with the same letter. But the clap is actually a euphemism for gonorrhea. Both are sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) caused by bacteria, but they require different treatments (more on that below).
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Why do they call gonorrhoea the clap?

It is a reference to the French word "clapier," which means brothel, a place where STDs such as gonorrhea can be transmitted. It describes an early treatment for gonorrhea, which was clapping a heavy object on the man's penis to get pus/discharge to come out.
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What does the clap look like on men?

One of the most common chlamydia symptoms in males is an unusual, foul-smelling discharge from the penis. The discharge may slowly ooze out of the opening of the penis head and collect around the tip. This discharge usually looks thick and cloudy, but it can also be more brown or yellow in color.
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What STD makes a man itch?

Many sexually transmitted diseases can cause penile itch. These include herpes, genital warts (human papillomavirus, or HPV, infection), gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, scabies, pubic lice, and chlamydia.
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What STD makes you pee a lot?

Both chlamydia and gonorrhea are STDs that most commonly cause frequent urination. These are among the most common STDs diagnosed in the United States. In fact, as recently as 2016, the CDC reported nearly 1.6 million cases of chlamydia across the country.
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Does the clap go away?

Gonorrhoea will not go away by itself and it may cause serious complications. If you think you have gonorrhoea it is important to see a doctor as soon as possible.
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Can chlamydia turn into syphilis?

No. Chlamydia won't turn into syphilis if it's left untreated for a long period of time. But it can cause PID — pelvic inflammatory disease — in women. PID is a serious infection that harms the reproductive organs.
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Is the clap permanent?

Is there a cure for gonorrhea? Yes, the right treatment can cure gonorrhea. It is important that you take all of the medicine your healthcare provider gives you to cure your infection. Do not share medicine for gonorrhea with anyone.
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What clap looks like?

The Clap (Gonorrhea)

Symptoms: Common symptoms are burning during urination and discharge, but often there are no early symptoms. Later, the infection may cause skin rashes or spread to the joints and blood. In Men: Discharge from the penis, swollen testicles. In Women: Vaginal discharge, pelvic pain, spotting.
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How do u know if u have clap?

If they do get symptoms, the most common include:
  1. pain when urinating.
  2. white, cloudy or watery discharge from the tip of the penis.
  3. burning or itching in the urethra (the tube that carries urine out of the body)
  4. pain in the testicles.
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What does gonorrhea smell like?

And the women said about 50 percent of men who had gonorrhea had sweat that smelled "putrid," whereas only 32 percent of the healthy men were described as putrid. And while 26 percent of the healthy men smelled "floral," just 10 percent of those with gonorrhea were described that way.
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Which STD is not curable?

Viruses such as HIV, genital herpes, human papillomavirus, hepatitis, and cytomegalovirus cause STDs/STIs that cannot be cured.
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How did they use to treat the clap?

After the discovery of penicillin in 1928, it has been treatable with antibiotics (although we do not use penicillin to treat it). But before then, therapies were just a little bit more invasive. One treatment involved injecting mercury, silver or another anti-bacterial agent into the urethra.
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What is the most curable STD?

What is the treatment for trichomoniasis? Trich is the most common curable STD. A healthcare provider can treat the infection with medication (pills) taken by mouth. This treatment is also safe for pregnant people.
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What is the deadliest STD Why?

The most dangerous viral STD is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which leads to AIDS.
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What if I've had chlamydia for 3 years?

Untreated chlamydia can lead to epididymitis, which is when the epididymis (the tube that holds the testicles in place) becomes inflamed, causing pain. Chlamydia can also spread to the prostate gland, which can lead to painful sex, lower back pain, and a fever.
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What happens if you leave chlamydia untreated for a year?

If a person is not treated for chlamydia, complications may occur. Women frequently develop pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). PID can cause infertility (not being able to get pregnant), chronic pelvic pain, tubal pregnancies, and the continued spread of the disease.
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What does chlamydia smell like?

Chlamydia discharge usually has a strong, foul smell. The odour of chlamydia discharge in women is sometimes said to be fishy, or similar to the smell of pus.
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How did I get chlamydia if I didnt cheat?

Apart from being infected at birth you can not catch chlamydia without performing some form of sexual act. However, you don't have to have penetrative sex to get infected, it is enough if your genitals come in contact with an infected person's sexual fluids (for example if your genitals touch).
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Does chlamydia have a smell?

Does chlamydia have a smell? Chlamydia doesn't always have a smell. But one of the symptoms of chlamydia is an unusual vaginal discharge that has an unpleasant odor.
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What STDs make your pee smell?

Several sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including chlamydia and trichomoniasis, can cause vaginal discharge. This atypical discharge may change the smell of your pee as it's passing out of the urethra. Other symptoms, like painful urination and soreness, may develop after the foul-smelling pee appears.
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How can I cure an STD without going to the doctor?

There is no proven alternative therapy to treating an STI. Treatment is testing and antibiotics. The most effective complementary treatments of STIs — that is, those that that go along with standard medical treatment — involve prevention and patient counseling.
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Can you have an STD for years and not know it?

Symptoms can develop within a few days or weeks, but sometimes they do not appear until months or even years later. Often there are few or no symptoms and you may not know you have an STI. If there's any chance you have an STI, go to a sexual health clinic or GP for a free and confidential check-up.
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