Changes reflect increasing antibiotic resistance for some infections and new treatment options for others. The CDC has issued a new set of sexually transmitted disease (STD) treatment guidelines that ...

The United States is experiencing a “steep and sustained” spike in sexually transmitted diseases, a new government analysis shows. Cases of gonorrhea, syphilis and chlamydia all increased in 2017, ...

MONDAY, April 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- For uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhea, gepotidacin, which inhibits bacterial DNA replication, is noninferior to ceftriaxone plus azithromycin, according to ...

In this randomized, controlled trial involving men who have sex with men being treated in five Australian sexual health clinics, 7-day doxycycline therapy was found to be superior to single-dose ...

If a patient tests positive for chlamydia, all of his or her sexual partners during the past 60 days should be evaluated, tested, and treated. The most recent partner should be evaluated even if the ...

Rates of syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia have climbed for the fourth consecutive year in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Tuesday at the National STD ...

Azithromycin dosing varies based on the specific bacterial infection being treated, with most adults taking between 500 mg and 2,000 mg depending on whether it’s a single dose or a multi-day regimen.

Azithromycin can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. More common side effects include nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. If azithromycin’s side effects become difficult to tolerate, ...