The main cause of gonorrhea is the proliferation of the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae, also known as gonococci or gonococci. This bacteria is a Gram-negative diplococcus, meaning it has a thin layer of peptidogylcan in its cell wall and is spherical in shape and found in pairs. The organism is usually found within the cell in a phagocytic leukocyte, with nuclei of various shapes. Because the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria is found in a phagocytic white blood cell, it is unclear whether the bacteria is being killed or survives indefinitely. Neisseria gonorrhoeae is reported and notified as one of the most common bacteria affecting the reproductive system in humans. Although gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease, it is not limited to the reproductive system, as it can infect other areas of the human body. Neisseria gonorrhoeae has a typical Gram-negative outer membrane composed of proteins, a thin layer of peptidoglycan, phospholipids and lipopolysaccharides (LPS). The bacteria has fimbriae, which are finger-like projections extending several micrometers from the cell surface and are thinner than a flagellum. They play a major role in adhesion to the mucous membrane of its host and, as virulence factors, mediate infection of host cells. As mentioned above, Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a diplococci, meaning it is pair and spherical in shape. It is not sporulating and has jerky motility. This contraction motility allows the bacteria to form biofilms. Biofilms are defined as a complex collection of microbes and can be beneficial or harmful. During growth, Neisseria gonorrhoeae releases resolvable fragments of peptidoglycan. These molecules are involved in ...... middle of paper ...... and the constant taking of antibiotics and preventive treatments because bacterial resistance has appeared. Practicing abstinence is the safest and most effective way to prevent gonorrhea and other sexually transmitted diseases. However, if one chooses to engage in sexual activities, a condom should be worn during any type of sexual contact, including anal, oral or vaginal sex. The condom works as a barrier to reduce the chances of spreading sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea and pregnancy. Other preventive methods include having your partner tested for any sexually transmitted infections and refraining from sex with partners who have had or are showing signs or symptoms related to an illness sexually transmitted. It is also important that both partners are treated for gonorrhea to reduce reinfection and other incidences..