Contrary to existing evidence from observational studies, the meningococcal B vaccine (4CMenB) has no effect on preventing the acquisition of gonorrhea, according to the results of the world's largest ...
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A new treatment for gonorrhea shows promise, which is welcome news with global rates of the sexually transmitted infection on the rise and antibiotic resistance becoming more prevalent. The oral ...
For the first time in decades, the US Food and Drug Administration has signed off on new antibiotics to fight gonorrhea. The approvals come at a critical moment: The sexually transmitted infection is ...
Zoliflodacin demonstrated high microbiological cure rates for uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhea, with 90.9% efficacy in the general population. The trial was open-label and had limited representation ...
Gonorrhea is treated with antibiotics. The recommended antibiotic for uncomplicated gonorrhea in adults is ceftriaxone given as a single injection. In people with complications of gonorrhea or a known ...
Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine development. Follow her on Mastodon and Bluesky. You can reach Helen on ...