As Few as 2 Genetic Loci May Predict Antibiotic Susceptibility in Gonorrhea
Investigators sought to identify a specific set of genetic loci associated with penicillin and tetracycline antibiotic susceptibility among Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates.
Investigators sought to identify a specific set of genetic loci associated with penicillin and tetracycline antibiotic susceptibility among Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates.
Reported cases of gonorrhea, syphilis, and congenital syphilis in 2020 surpassed those of 2019, while chlamydia cases decreased,
Meningitis vaccine might provide some protection against gonorrhea, according to three studies published online.
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.
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.
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.
Screening recommended for all women aged 24 years and younger and those aged 25 years and older at increased infection risk.
Investigators compared with efficacy of high-dose ceftriaxone monotherapy against that of dual therapy for Neisseria gonorrhoeae in men who have sex with men.
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.
Researchers assessed the optimal testing strategy for oropharyngeal N gonorrhoeae using surveillance data from all sexually transmitted infection clinics.