Gonorrhea is on the rise in the U.S. (Photo: Getty Images) Cases of gonorrhea are skyrocketing in the U.S. after hitting a historic low in 2009. In 2020 (the most recent year data is available), more ...

Accessible testing for the infections may help curb the STI epidemic, but there is still a long way to go. By Laura Baisas Published Nov 28, 2023 3:30 PM EST Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 ...

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 ...

A new class of antibiotic has been found to be safe and effective in treating gonorrhea in late-stage trials, according to a new study published Monday in The Lancet. The drug, called gepotidacin, ...

COVID-19 has rightfully dominated infectious disease news since 2020. However, that doesn't mean other infectious diseases took a break. In fact, U.S. rates of infection by gonorrhea have risen during ...

There’s a new strain of gonorrhea circulating in the United States that’s more resistant to antibiotics. Massachusetts’ Department of Public Health (DPH) announced last week that two residents were ...

MONTREAL – Men who have sex with men appeared to avoid contracting gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis by taking a single dose of the antibiotic doxycycline after engaging in condomless sexual activity ...

Up until now, people concerned that they might have chlamydia or gonorrhea would have to get tested at a doctor’s office. Users of the new test won’t need a prescription and can activate it online.

Earlier this month, the United States Food and Drug Administration authorized the first at-home tests for chlamydia and gonorrhea. The Simple 2 Test is available over-the-counter and costs between $58 ...