Sydney: The world is worried about the discovery of a new variant of gonorrhea. A new variant of the deadly gonorrhea has been discovered in Australia. A 50-year-old man has been diagnosed with super-gonorrhea, according to a study published in the journal Euro Surveillance. He is said to have contracted the disease after having sex with a sex worker in Cambodia without using a condom.
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When he returned from the trip, he felt pain in his private parts while urinating. Subsequent examination revealed gonorrhea. Azithromycin, which is commonly prescribed for the treatment of gonorrhea, has not been shown to be effective in this individual. After this several antibiotics were given but that too did not work. According to media reports, he is undergoing treatment.
In 2018, Super Gonorrhea variants were found in many countries. It is said that even the antibiotics given to cure it do not work in them.