SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES CONTROL BRANCH
Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a bacterium called
Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Infection can lead to serious reproductive health problems, such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and infertility. Gonorrhea also can cause infections in newborn babies. Tests and effective treatments are available.
Information on disseminated gonococcal infection (DGI) and
antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea.
Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) for STIs – What is EPT and Why should I Prescribe it? (PDF)
- Gonorrhea Treatment Guidelines and Management of Suspected Treatment Failure (2/4/22) (PDF)
- CDPH Dear Colleague Letter - Updated Gonorrhea Treatment (2/25/21) (PDF)
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Update to CDC’s Treatment Guidelines for Gonococcal Infection, 2020
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CDPH DGI FAQ for Health Care Providers (PDF)
- CDPH Dear Colleague Letter for Clinicians - Increasing Reports of Disseminated Gonococcal Infection in CA (12/23/20) (PDF)
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CDPH Dear Colleague Letter - Extragenital Screening (PDF)
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Improving Antibiotic Use to Treat Gonorrhea
- Antibiotic-Resistant Gonorrhea Video
- Gonorrhea Treatment Guidelines (CDC)
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Best Practices for Preventing Repeat Chlamydial and Gonococcal Infections, 2016 (PDF)**
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CDC Antibiotic Resistance Threats in the US Report (PDF)
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CDPH Dear Colleague Letter - Increasing Reports of Disseminated Gonococcal Infection in CA (11/5/20) (PDF)
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CDC Disseminated Gonococcal Infection (DGI) Case Report Form (PDF)
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CDC Dear Colleague Letter - Increasing Reports of Disseminated Gonococcal Infection (12/5/19) (PDF)
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Disseminated Gonococcal Infection Working Case Definition (PDF)
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Instructions for Shipping Disseminated Gonococcal Infection Isolates to CDC (PDF)
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Guidelines for the Treatment of Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Cases and Exposed Sexual Partners by Health Department Staff in Non-Clinical Settings, 2012 (PDF)**
- Targeted Evaluation Spotlight: Gonorrhea Treatment Adherence (PDF)
- CDC Division of STD Prevention
- Antibiotic-Resistant Gonorrhea Talking Points for Public Health Leadership (astho) (PDF)
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Antibiotic-Resistant Gonorrhea Key Facts for Public Health Leadership (astho) (PDF)
- Gonorrhea Fact Sheet (CDC) [English] [Spanish]
- Expedited Partner Therapy: A Counseling Guide for Providers (PDF)
- Patient and Partner Education Materials for PDPT in Multiple Languages
- Free STD Retest Reminders for Patients
- STD Test Sites
- Teen-Friendly STD Information and Health Clinics
- Condom Access for Teens
- Assess Your Risk for STDs
- Send and Email or Text to Let Your Partners Know They Should Get Tested (TellYourPartner.org)
- Just Diagnosed? Next Steps After Testing Positive for Gonorrhea or Chlamydia
**Please note, the treatment regimens for patient-delivered partner therapy/expedited partner therapy are out of date in these documents. Please refer to the 2021 STI Treatment guidelines for the current treatment regimens.