From February 2022 to February 2023, they collected (using cotton swabs) and genetically sequenced bacterial samples from six ...

This has been the case throughout history, as gonorrhea has become resistant to medications like penicillin and other previous treatments. There have not been any documented cases in the U.S. of ...

Rates of all bacterial sexually transmitted infections in San Francisco were down by the end of 2024 compared to the previous ...

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), hundreds of millions of new cases of bacterial sexually transmitted ...

A dangerous new strain of gonorrhea has medical professionals deeply concerned. This antibiotic-resistant “superbug” version of the sexually transmitted disease poses unprecedented risks ...

An era of untreatable gonorrhea may be approaching ... Advocacy for increased awareness on correct use of antibiotics among healthcare providers and the consumers, particularly in key populations ...

Researchers identify key geographic and health factors that may predict the prevalence of antimicrobial-resistant gonorrhea in the United States.

The medical community continues to monitor the development and spread of antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea strains. Research efforts focus on developing new treatment options and understanding the ...

In the USA, antibiotic stewardship has become even more critical since the emergence of new multidrug-resistant gonorrhea strains in Massachusetts in 2023. In response, CDC now recommends the use ...