Two’s a party: Gonorrhoea treatment needs antimicrobial stewardship

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Two’s a party: Gonorrhoea treatment needs antimicrobial stewardship

By Massimo Giola
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New Zealand guidelines currently recommend two antibiotics for the treatment of gonorrhoea, whether as a monoinfection or coinfection [Image: Natasha Polyakova on Unsplash]

Sexual health specialist Massimo Giola explains the rationale behind the gonorrhoea treatment recommendations outlined in the new Aotearoa New Zealand STI Management Guidelines for use in primary care

Key points, The international guidelines regarding the treatment of gonorrhoea are in a state of flux. The UK, US, Europe and Australia all have different recom, Pract Green w Pale Yellow