Drug-resistant gonorrhoea could be treated with a UTI antibiotic
Illustration of Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria releasing DNA (light blue) with antibiotic resistance genes (yellow)
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Gonorrhoea is resistant to nearly all antibiotics, but one commonly used for urinary tract infections (UTIs) may be able to treat drug-resistant cases.
The sexually transmitted infection (STI) is caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, a bacterium that can infect various parts of the body, including the genitals and urethra. Common symptoms include a burning pain when urinating and discharge from the vagina or penis. If left untreated, the infection can raise the risk of infertility and premature birth.
