New antibiotic pill shows promise against drug-resistant gonorrhea

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Source: ScienceDaily Health

Original: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251227004149.htm...

Published: Sat, 03 Jan 2026 03:19:57 EST

A new antibiotic pill called zoliflodacin has been shown to be highly effective against drug-resistant gonorrhea. It is a single-dose oral drug that achieved success comparable to current treatment in a large international study. Unlike standard therapy, it avoids injections and complex dosing. As antibiotic resistance spreads, zoliflodacin offers a simpler and more affordable treatment option worldwide. Approval of this drug would represent a major step forward in controlling the global sexually transmitted disease gonorrhea.[1]