Antibiotic susceptibility of invasive Neisseria meningitidis isolates from 1995 to 2008 in Sweden--the meningococcal population remains susceptible.
The susceptibility to 7 antibiotics was determined for all Swedish invasive Neisseria meningitidis isolates from 1995 to 2008 (N = 717). In general, these remain highly susceptible to the antibiotics recommended for use. Accordingly, penicillin G remains effective for the treatment of invasive meningococcal disease and ciprofloxacin appropriate for prophylaxis.
Hedberg
Sara Thulin
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National Reference Laboratory for Pathogenic Neisseria, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Clinical Microbiology, Orebro University Hospital, Orebro, Sweden. sara.thulin-hedberg@orebroll.se
Olcén
Per
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Fredlund
Hans
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Unemo
Magnus
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000494:pharmacology*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008589:Meningococcal Infections / Q000382:microbiology*; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D008875:Middle Aged; D009345:Neisseria meningitidis / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000302:isolation & purification; D013548:Sweden; D055815:Young Adult
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents