Gonorrhea Archives - Infectious Disease Advisor

As Few as 2 Genetic Loci May Predict Antibiotic Susceptibility in Gonorrhea

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

May 5, 2022

Investigators sought to identify a specific set of genetic loci associated with penicillin and tetracycline antibiotic susceptibility among Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Congenital Syphilis Levels Increased in 2020

April 20, 2022

Reported cases of gonorrhea, syphilis, and congenital syphilis in 2020 surpassed those of 2019, while chlamydia cases decreased,

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Studies Look at Meningitis Vaccine for Preventing Gonorrhea

April 19, 2022

Meningitis vaccine might provide some protection against gonorrhea, according to three studies published online.

HIV/AIDS

Effects of HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis on High-Risk Sexual Behaviors in Men Who Have Sex With Men

By

Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

December 1, 2021

Investigators conducted a study to assess the rates of high-risk sexual behavior and sexually transmitted infections among men who have sex with men before and after the introduction of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis.

Diagnostics

Are Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests Effective for Diagnosing Extragenital Sexually Transmitted Infections?

By

Bradley van Paridon

November 24, 2021

Researchers conducted a multicenter analysis that compared the ability of 3 nucleic acid amplification tests to detect extragenital Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections in oropharyngeal and anorectal swab specimens.

Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria, illustration

Genitourinary

Transmission Patterns of Chlamydia and Gonorrhea in Men Who Have Sex With Men

By

Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

November 24, 2021

Researchers conducted a study that compared the prevalence of single vs multisite Chlamydia trachomatis or Neisseria gonorrhea infections among men who have sex with men.

General Infectious Disease

USPSTF Updates Recommendations for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea Screening

September 23, 2021

Screening recommended for all women aged 24 years and younger and those aged 25 years and older at increased infection risk.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Efficacy of Ceftriaxone Monotherapy Comparable to Dual Therapy for Extragenital Gonorrhea

By

Bradley van Paridon

July 2, 2021

Investigators compared with efficacy of high-dose ceftriaxone monotherapy against that of dual therapy for Neisseria gonorrhoeae in men who have sex with men.

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General Infectious Disease

CDC: US STD Rate at Record High Again

April 20, 2021

Early data from 2020 shows about 2.5 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis in 2019, which is an almost 30% increase in these STDs between 2015 and 2019.

General Infectious Disease

Universal Testing Necessary to Detect Oropharyngeal Gonorrhea Infections

By

Sweta Gupta

April 14, 2021

Researchers assessed the optimal testing strategy for oropharyngeal N gonorrhoeae using surveillance data from all sexually transmitted infection clinics.