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ECDC Warns of Rising Drug-Resistant Gonorrhoea in EU

ECDC Warns of Rising Drug-Resistant Gonorrhoea in EU
Freitag, 17. Juli 2026
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is warning about an increase in gonorrhoea strains resistant to ceftriaxone, the primary antibiotic used for treatment. A growing number of European countries are reporting these drug-resistant cases. The ECDC highlights the urgent need for enhanced surveillance, prevention efforts, and research into new treatment options. This trend poses a significant public health threat across the Union.

A common STD is becoming harder to treat, raising public health concerns across Europe.

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