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Two’s a party: Gonorrhoea treatment needs antimicrobial stewardship
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SEXUAL HEALTH
Two’s a party: Gonorrhoea treatment needs antimicrobial stewardship
Wednesday 30 March 2022, 12:50 AM

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
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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