Ever since the emergence of penicillin-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae several decades ago, the optimal empirical treatment for gonorrhea has been a moving target. Most recently, the ...

With appropriate treatment, the infection usually clears quickly. Gonorrhea is spread through sexual contact with an infected person. Symptoms include painful urination, urethral discharge ...

Traditional gonorrhea, while serious ... Early detection can make a crucial difference in treatment outcomes. Common symptoms may include: Unusual discharge, burning sensations, swelling or ...

Health experts are warning that a new "super gonorrhoea" could prove impossible to treat after the number of cases of the sexually transmitted infection hit a record high. Data from the UK Health ...

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

Europe saw nearly 100,000 confirmed cases of gonorrhea, marking a 31 per cent increase from 2022 and a staggering rise of ...

Researchers suggest that unprotected intercourse, an increase in the number of sexual partners, and changes in testing practices are potential causes.

The total number of reportable sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in Minnesota dropped slightly to 16,702 in 2009, a 5 percent drop from the previous year, state health officials reported today.

Sexually transmitted infections are rising in Europe, especially gonorrhea and syphilis, among younger adults. But one STI ...