Gonorrhea
Sexually active women younger than 25 years or women with new or multiple sex partners, or a sex partner who has an STD should be tested every year.
Gonorrhea has progressively developed resistance to the antibiotic drugs prescribed for treatment.
Gonorrhea can be cured with the right medication. Untreated gonorrhea can cause serious health problems in both women and men.
General Information
The State of STDs in the United States: This *customizable* infographic highlights statistics for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis, as well as the populations most affected by these STDs, consequences when left untreated, and ways to prevent them. (October 18, 2019)
2015 STD Treatment Guidelines – Gonococcal Infections – Includes alternative treatment regimens and updated testing recommendations for gonococcal infections, as well as diagnosis, prevention, and special considerations. (June 4, 2015)
Antibiotic Resistance
Gonococcal Isolate Surveillance Project (GISP)
AR Investment Map This interactive tool shows CDC’s key investments to combat antibiotic resistance (AR), including resistant gonorrhea, across the nation.