title: Analysis of an outbreak of penicillinase-producing Neisseria gonorrhoeae in Rhode Island, 1987.
abstract: In June of 1987, an outbreak of penicillinase-producing Neisseria gonorrhoeae (PPNG) occurred in Rhode Island. PPNG persists as an endemic pathogen despite a concerted statewide effort to eradicate the organism. Detailed analysis of PPNG isolates demonstrated that multiple strains are circulating concurrently, complicating control measures.
authors.affiliation: Office of Disease Control, Rhode Island Department of Health, Providence 02908-5097.
authors.forename: B A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Debuono
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Opal
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Sarafian
authors.forename: L W
authors.initials: LW
authors.lastname: Lyhte
mesh_terms: D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D005260:Female; D006069:Gonorrhea / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009344:Neisseria gonorrhoeae / Q000145:classification / Q000201:enzymology*; D010405:Penicillinase / Q000096:biosynthesis*; D012237:Rhode Island; D012621:Seasons; D012703:Serotyping
chemical_list: D010405:Penicillinase