It is caused by bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae or gonococcus, which is found in the semen or vaginal fluid of infected people. It can also be passed from mother to baby during birth ...

Phogat suggests other suitable targets for treatment from the WHO’s list of priorities might be Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas, several types of Escherichia coli, Gonococcus, Klebsiella ...

Cefixime or a similar oral extended-spectrum cephalosporin can be used to cover the gonococcus, while azithromycin can be recommended to cover chlamydia and M. genitalium. Both agents together ...