what is clap std

The term "clap" is a slang term for gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Gonorrhea can infect the urethra, cervix, anus, throat, and eyes, and is spread through vaginal, anal, and oral sex, as well as sharing sex toys with an infected person. Often, gonorrhea doesn't cause symptoms, making it easy to infect partners unknowingly. Prompt treatment with antibiotics can prevent long-term problems, but if left untreated, gonorrhea can cause permanent damage to the eyes, joints, heart, brain, and reproductive organs, and increase the risk of getting or giving HIV.