Neisseria gonorrhoeae and emerging resistance to extended spectrum cephalosporins
JW Tapsall - Current opinion in infectious diseases, 2009 - journals.lww.com
JW Tapsall
Current opinion in infectious diseases, 2009•journals.lww.comConcerns regarding the appearance of gonococci associated with treatment failure with oral
cephalosporins are increasing. The origins, causes and patterns of spread of these clinically
resistant gonococci are reminiscent of the earlier experiences with quinolone-resistant
gonococci. Preventive measures require simultaneous implementation of disease-control
principles, coupled with those for antimicrobial resistance.
cephalosporins are increasing. The origins, causes and patterns of spread of these clinically
resistant gonococci are reminiscent of the earlier experiences with quinolone-resistant
gonococci. Preventive measures require simultaneous implementation of disease-control
principles, coupled with those for antimicrobial resistance.
Summary
Concerns regarding the appearance of gonococci associated with treatment failure with oral cephalosporins are increasing. The origins, causes and patterns of spread of these clinically resistant gonococci are reminiscent of the earlier experiences with quinolone-resistant gonococci. Preventive measures require simultaneous implementation of disease-control principles, coupled with those for antimicrobial resistance.
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