The Massachusetts Department of Health alert also reinforces the CDC’s recommendation to use high doses of the antibiotic ceftriaxone for the treatment of all g

The Massachusetts Department of Health alert also reinforces the CDC’s recommendation to use high doses of the antibiotic ceftriaxone for the treatment of all gonorrhea cases and to perform follow-up tests to ensure all patients with gonorrhea are successfully treated. Poor treatment adherence/outcomes in these cases would likely increase antibiotic resistance. From the original report: https://www.mass.gov/news/department-of-public-health-announces-first-cases-of-concerning-gonorrhea-strain https://www.mass.gov/news/department-of-public-health-announ...