Review found differences in estimated treatments for chlamydia and gonorrhea despite CDC guidelines

Published Date: 02 Mar 2023

A review of chlamydia and gonorrhea prevention studies conducted by the Regenstrief Institute found that rates of presumptive treatment (antibiotics before diagnosis) varied.

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