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Antimicrobial-Resistant Clonal Complex 11 Neisseria meningitidis –Associated Urethritis Cluster, Thailand

Year: 2025

Type: article

Study design: Observational Study

Abstract: Sexually transmitted infections clinics in Bangkok, Thailand, reported increasing numbers of men with Neisseria meningitidis-associated urethritis during 2017-2023. Genomic analysis indicated global expansion of the nongroupable clonal complex 11 N. meningitidis urethritis clade. Continued global surveillance is needed to monitor the spread of antimicrobial-resistant N. meningitidis with urethral adaptability.

Source: Emerging infectious diseases

DOI: 10.3201/eid3110.250464

Authors: John C. Cartee, Thitima Cherdtrakulkiat, Sandeep J. Joseph, Rossaphorn Kittiyaowamarn, Natnaree Girdthep, Pongsathorn Sangprasert, Porntip Paopang, Thidathip Wongsurawat, Piroon Jenjaroenpun, Perapon Nitayanon, Rebekah Frankson, Silvina Masciotra, Teodora Wi, Ismael Maatouk, Ellen N. Kersh, Andrey S. Borisov, Chanwit Tribuddharat

Language: English

Topic: Bacterial Infections and Vaccines

Subfield: Microbiology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Award: RFA-GH-23-003, THAI-GER: THAILAND GENOMIC SURVEILLANCE OF EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES FACILITATING RAPID RESPONSE

OpenAlex ID: W4414625484

FWCI: 0.952

Cites: 14

Cited by: 2

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