CDC: Cases of Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis Exceed 2 Million
The number of cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis reported in the United States exceeded 2 million in 2016.
Gonorrhea
Closthioamide Inhibits Growth of Multidrug-Resistant Gonorrhea
A promising new treatment has been identified in the fight against multidrug-resistant gonorrhea.
Meningococcal B Vaccine Protective Against Gonorrhea
People who had been vaccinated with the MeNZB vaccine were less likely to have gonorrhea than people who weren’t vaccinated.
Last-Resort Gonorrhea Treatment Sees Resistance in 66% of Countries
World Health Organization (WHO) reports treating gonorrhea is “much harder, and sometimes impossible, to treat” due to antibiotic resistance.
New Assay Targets Susceptibility to Ciprofloxacin in Gonorrhea
In an effort to combat extensive drug-resistance in gonorrhea, a new assay identifies patients who may still have a response to an older, less reliable therapy.
Lack of Expedited Partner Therapy Associated With Increase STI Rates
Expedited partner therapy associated with lower rates of sexually transmitted infections.
Screening for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Key to Decreasing PID in Women
Given the potential of asymptomatic infection to lead to PID, clinicians should follow chlamydia/gonorrhea screening recommendations to decrease the incidence of PID.
