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Had the standard treatment for gonorrhea and syphilis changed?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Yes: CDC recommends ceftriaxone as standard treatment for gonorrhea, and benzathine penicillin for syphilis.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 6/29/2014

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