Question: why ceftriaxone and azithromycin for gonorrhea?
Answer: To treat uncomplicated urogenital, anorectal, and pharyngeal gonorrhea, the CDC now recommends combination therapy with a single intramuscular dose of ceftriaxone 250 mg plus either a single dose of azithromycin 1 g orally or doxycycline 100 mg orally twice a day for 7 days.