Can gonorrhea be transmitted through toilet bowls?

Question

Will a child, say 5 years old get it from using toilet bowls?

Answer 1

I found an old leaflet about gonorrhoea once, from the 1950's, which stated that young girls could catch gonorrhoea from the toilet seat, however, the disease was much more common back then.

I was always taught to 'hover' over public toilet seats...if you're concerned about the toilet seat at home, then it's time you went to your local sexual health clinic!

Answer 2

No.
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterium called neisseria gonorrhoea. It is passed on by sexual contact with an infected person. The sexual contact can be of any type. The bacterium passes to the partner if the secretions of the affected genital or anus come in contact with mucous membrane of the partner. Gonorrhea can affect the genitals of both the sexes, the anus and the mouth. Eyes can also be infected if bacteria are passed on to eyes by hand contact. A mother can pass on gonorrhea to her baby. Shaking hands cannot pass on gonorrhea. If anybody once treated for gonorrhea, comes in contact with infection again, he/she may get re-infected.
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Answer 3

I suppose it is possible, but I would not put my ### on a toilet seat that was nasty enuff (And it would have to be REALLY gross!) to give me an infection!
I carry disinfecting wipes with me when I travel and clean the seats thoroughly before sitting down. I also wipe the door handles and the spigots on the sink! You don't know whose hands have touched these things or what they were doing before they touched them. Better fastidious than hideous!

Answer 4

I think it is possible but only if someone who has it pee or "drip" on the toilet and someone who does not have it goes behind them and accidentally lay there private part on the toilet

Answer 5

not from a toilet bowl !

Answer 6

no