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Gepotidacin Proves as Effective as Standard Gonorrhea Treatment
5/29/2025
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- A groundbreaking study reveals that oral gepotidacin matches the effectiveness of the standard ceftriaxone and azithromycin treatment for uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhea, boasting success rates of 92.6% versus 91.2%. Though gepotidacin caused some mild gastrointestinal side effects, it was free from serious adverse events, with 628 patients participating across six countries.
