Man in Britain with 'worst-ever' case of super-gonorrhoea cured

A strain of Neisseria gonorrhoeae diplococcal bacteria among numerous white blood cells (WBCs) known as polymorphonuclear leukocytes. The bacteria causes the disease and is spread by unprotected vaginal, oral and anal sex. PHOTO: UNITED STATES CENTRES FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION.

LONDON: A man in Britain who contracted what has been described as the world's "worst-ever" case of super-gonorrhoea has been cured, British media reported.

Sexual health doctors say he was "very lucky" and the case was a "major wake-up call for everybody", the BBC reported.