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Drug-resistant gonorrhoea cases, including treatment-resistant strains, are rising sharply in New South Wales, prompting public health concerns.
Drug-resistant gonorrhoea cases are rising in New South Wales, with 16 multi-drug resistant cases reported in early 2026—up from 41 for all of 2025—according to NSW Health.
Two cases show high-level resistance to ceftriaxone, the main treatment, and azithromycin, raising concerns about treatment shortages.
Most cases are in Sydney among heterosexual individuals, including links to female sex workers.
The infection often spreads without symptoms, risking infertility and other complications.
Nationally, cases nearly doubled over the past decade, reaching 44,210 in 2024, with men making up two-thirds.
Researchers are using AI to develop new antibiotics, following U.S. success, as resistance threatens current treatment options.
Health officials urge early detection and prevention.
Los casos de gonorrea resistente a los medicamentos, incluidas las cepas resistentes al tratamiento, están aumentando bruscamente en Nueva Gales del Sur, lo que genera preocupaciones de salud pública.