In this quick literature update we review the new recommendations from the CDC for the treatment of gonococcal infections) which include:
- Higher dose ceftriaxone (500 mg IM) or 1 gm IM if ≥150 kg patient
- No routine azithromycin
- Preference for doxycycline for co-treatment of presumed chlamydial infection
Show notes and references: FOAMcast.org)
Thanks for listening! Lauren Westafer and Jeremy Faust