Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea on the rise in the UK

New data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) highlights a concerning rise in antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea infections in England. In 2023, over 85,000 gonorrhoea diagnoses were reported in England, the highest number since records began in 1918, highlighting the importance of regular STI testing. Of graver concern is the increase in ceftriaxone-resistant gonorrhoea, underscoring the ever-growing issue of antimicrobial resistance. Ceftriaxone is…