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New antibiotic could treat drug-resistant gonorrhea: Study • Apr. 15, 2025, 6:55 AM ET (The Hill)

New antibiotic is effective against gonorrhea, could be first new treatment since 1990s, study says • Apr. 14, 2025, 6:55 AM ET (CNN)

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