Empirical treatment of asymptomatic contacts of gonorrhoea: patient views.

Unlabelled: Background The prevalence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae (gonorrhoea) in sexual contacts of gonorrhoea has not been established, but limited data suggest that the majority of contacts are not infected. Contacts of gonorrhoea who receive empirical treatment at the point of testing may receive unnecessary antimicrobial treatment for an infection that is known to have multidrug resistance. This study evaluated patient acceptability of non-empirical treatment.

Provider attitudes to the empiric treatment of asymptomatic contacts of gonorrhoea.

Unlabelled: Background In the current era of antimicrobial stewardship, the availability of highly sensitive assays and faster turnaround times, the practice of empiric treatment of asymptomatic contacts of gonorrhoea needs review. The views of clinicians in a range of settings across Australia and clinic costs associated with a change of practice was examined.

Methods: An online anonymous survey for nurses and doctors working in public sexual health clinics and general practices in urban, regional and rural Australia was developed.