Evidence Review of Treatment Options for Uncomplicated Gonococcal Infections

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Project Status:
In Progress
Project Line:
Health Technology Review
Project Sub Line:
Technology Review
Project Number:
RE0046-000

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It is treated with antibiotics; however, increasing antibiotic resistance makes treatment challenging. The goal of this evidence review was to identify gaps in current treatment guidelines for uncomplicated genital and nongenital gonococcal infections. The review includes 19 treatment guidelines and 1 systematic review.


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