Gonorrhoea (Neisseria gonorrhoeae)

Neisseria gonorrhoea is the second most common bacterial STI in the United Kingdom.

Young people are most commonly infected, with current rates highest in males aged 20-24 years and females aged 16-19 years. The highest rates are found in London and predominantly urban areas. Gonococcal infection tends to be concentrated in core prevention groups. In the UK these include homosexual/bisexual men and black ethnic minority populations.

Please see:

• General information - an FAQ about gonorrhoea
• Guidelines - as defined by British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH)
• Antimicrobial resistance data through GRASP (Gonococcal Resistance to Antimicrobials Surveillance Programme)
• Contact details  for gonococcal surveillance programmes
• Also: Neisseria gonorrhoeae reference services through the Sexually Transmitted Bacteria Reference Laboratory (STBRL)