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Urethritis — DFSRH MCQ

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HardSexually Transmitted Infections TreatmentUrethritisDFSRH

A 25-year-old has microscopy strongly suggestive of gonococcal urethritis and no severe beta-lactam hypersensitivity. Treatment is given before susceptibility results. Which ceftriaxone regimen is recommended?

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Correct answer: C — Ceftriaxone 250 mg intramuscularly as one dose

BASHH 2025 recommends ceftriaxone 1 g IM once for uncomplicated ano-genital gonorrhoea. The US weight-adjusted 500 mg/1 g approach does not apply to this UK regimen.

Reference: BASHH, Gonorrhoea Guideline 2025: https://www.bashh.org/resources/136/gonorrhoea_2025_updated_guideline/