What disease is characterized as a sexually transmitted bacterial infection?

Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It is primarily transmitted through sexual contact with an infected person and can affect the mucous membranes of the genitals, rectum, and throat. Symptoms may include pain during urination and unusual discharge, although some individuals may be asymptomatic.

Unlike bacterial infections such as Salmonella, which is primarily transmitted through contaminated food or water, gonorrhoea is distinct in its sexual transmission route. Additionally, while HIV/AIDS is a viral infection and therefore does not fall under the category of bacterial infections, Chlamydia is another bacterial infection but is identified separately. Both Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea are sexually transmitted; however, the question specifically asks for Gonorrhoea, confirming its classification as the correct answer for this query about sexually transmitted bacterial infections.