3.3.2 Sexually transmitted pathogens

MDR isolates of N. gonorrhoeae are increasing, with fluoroquinolone resistance a particular problem as these infections may not have any treatment options.

Resistance to third generation cephalosporins (ceftriaxone) is also starting to lead to strains which are almost impossible to treat, even with intramuscular injection of antimicrobials rather than oral ones (Costa-Lourenço et al., 2017).