Tag: Gonorrhea

Gonorrhea infection: CDC’s 2020 guideline of treatment

As doctors we must keep ourselves up to date in medical practice, especially when dealing with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), because these microorganisms continuously evolve and develop resistance to standard antibiotic treatment over time. Precise treatment with the correct antibiotic strength and adequate duration is essential to completely eradicate STDs. The Centers for Disease Control […]

Gonorrhea infection: Am I infected?

Burning urination and discharge after a risky encounter? Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone, urologist at Bangkok Hospital, explains how gonorrhea presents in men and women, why over half of female partners have no symptoms at all, and how it is tested and cured.