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.

Resources for Providers

Resources for Local Health Jurisdictions

CDPH Dear Colleague Letter - Increasing Reports of Disseminated Gonococcal Infection in CA (11/5/20) (PDF)
CDC Disseminated Gonococcal Infection (DGI) Case Report Form (PDF)
CDC Dear Colleague Letter - Increasing Reports of Disseminated Gonococcal Infection (12/5/19) (PDF)
Disseminated Gonococcal Infection Working Case Definition (PDF)
Instructions for Shipping Disseminated Gonococcal Infection Isolates to CDC (PDF)
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)
Antibiotic-Resistant Gonorrhea Key Facts for Public Health Leadership (astho) (PDF)

Resources for the Public

Data & Surveillance

**Please note, the treatment regimens for patient-delivered partner therapy/expedited partner therapy are out of date in these documents.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.