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Emergence of Ceftriaxone-Resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae penA -60–Carrying Strains, Thailand, 2025

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: We report 5 gonorrhea cases caused by ceftriaxone-resistant penA-60-carrying Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria during January-April 2025 in Thailand, successfully cured by ceftriaxone therapy. Most patients had prior over-the-counter antimicrobial drug exposure. Ceftriaxone-resistant gonococcal strains are spreading in Thailand, and strengthened gonorrhea and resistance surveillance and effective antimicrobial stewardship programs are needed.

Source: Emerging infectious diseases

DOI: 10.3201/eid3206.251860

Authors: Rossaphorn Kittiyaowamarn, Pongsathorn Sangprasert, Natnaree Girdthep, Sirintra Pharanut, Tawan Nongpian, Thanakorn Arunngamwong, Ruechakorn Kunkhajornphan, Ismael Maatouk, Magnus Unemo

Language: English

Topic: Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria

Subfield: Molecular Medicine

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: World Health Organization

OpenAlex ID: W7160603145

FWCI: 1.887

Cites: 11

Cited by: 1

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