Alternative
Same as recommended treatment.
Same as recommended treatment regimen, except the use of cephalosporins is contraindicated in persons with an IgE mediated penicillin allergy (e.g. anaphylaxis, Steven Johnson’s syndrome).
Rescreen six months post treatment for potential reinfection.
Culture four days or more post treatment if:
NAAT two weeks or more post treatment if this is the only option.
Free treatment for reportable Sexually Transmitted Infections are available from our Sexual Health Centres.
For more information, refer to Public Health Ontario's Gonorrhea treatment guidelines.