Prevalence of antimicrobial resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae in an HIV/AIDS clinic.
Antimicrobial resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae is increasing in the Pacific region. The standard antibiotic used in urban Australia is intramuscular ceftriaxone. Isolates with reduced sensitivity are being isolated; however, resistance to ceftriaxone has yet to occur. Continued surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in the pathogen, with communication between clinic and laboratory, is needed to ensure optimal treatment of infection.
Chan
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Division of Sexual Health, Albion Street Centre, 150-154 Albion Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010, Australia. derek.chan2@sesiahs.health.nsw.gov.au
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D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000494:pharmacology*; D001315:Australia / Q000453:epidemiology; D024881:Drug Resistance, Bacterial; D006069:Gonorrhea / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000382:microbiology; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008485:Medical Audit; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D009344:Neisseria gonorrhoeae / Q000187:drug effects*; D015995:Prevalence; D012189:Retrospective Studies
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents