Chinese Journal of Dermatology ›› 2024, Vol. 57 ›› Issue (3): 272-275.doi: 10.35541/cjd.20210828

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Promising treatment options for antibiotic-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Zhang Jin, Chen Shaochun, Yin Yueping   

  1. Reference Laboratory of STD, Hospital for Skin Diseases,  Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, National Center for STD Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanjing 210042, China
  • Received:2021-11-14 Revised:2022-05-28 Online:2024-03-15 Published:2024-03-04
  • Contact: Chen Shaochun E-mail:chensc@ncstdlc.org
  • Supported by:
    National Science and Technology Major Project(2018ZX10101001-004-003); Jiangsu Provincial High-level Health Personnel “Six One Project” Top Talent Project(LGY2019091); Natural Science Foundation of Xizang Autonomous Region of China (XZ2021R-ZY47[Z])

Abstract: 【Abstract】 At present, ceftriaxone remains the primary first-line agent for the treatment of gonorrhea. With widespread resistance of Neisseria gonorrhoeae to multiple antibiotics, it is urgent to seek effective alternative treatments to slow down the process of gonococcal antibiotic resistance. This review summarizes potentially effective anti-gonococcal agents in terms of combination therapy, recycling of old antibiotics and development of new drugs.

Key words: Gonorrhea, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Antibiotic resistant, bacterial, Alternative treatments, Treatment strategy