Gonococcal Infections (Gonorrhea) - CDC 2021 Treatment Guidelines
Recommended Regimen:
• Uncomplicated infections of the cervix, urethra, and rectum: adults and adolescents <150 kg ceftriaxone 500 mg IM in a single dose
• Uncomplicated infections of the pharynx: adults and adolescents <150 kg ceftriaxone 500 mg IM in a single dose
• Pregnancy: ceftriaxone 500 mg IM in a single dose17
• Conjunctivitis: ceftriaxone 1 gm IM in a single dose18
• Disseminated gonococcal infections (DGI): ceftriaxone 1 gm IM or by IV every 24 hours
• Uncomplicated gonococcal vulvovaginitis, cervicitis, urethritis, pharyngitis, or proctitis: infants and children ≤45 kg: ceftriaxone 25–50 mg/kg body weight by IV or IM in a single dose, not to exceed 250 mg IM
• Uncomplicated gonococcal vulvovaginitis, cervicitis, urethritis, pharyngitis, or proctitis: children >45 kg: Treat with the regimen recommended for adults
• Ocular prophylaxis in neonates: erythromycin (0.5%) ophthalmic ointment in each eye in a single application at birth
• Ophthalmia in neonates and infants: ceftriaxone 25–50 mg/kg body weight by IV or IM in a single dose, not to exceed 250 mg
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Dr. Gerald Diaz
@GeraldMD
· 3 years ago
