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Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Neisseria gonorrhoeae Isolates in Yaoundé, Cameroon From 2009 to 2014

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: We investigated the antimicrobial resistance in gonococci 2009 to 2014 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, and recommend revisions of the Cameroonian treatment guideline. We observed a high resistance to ciprofloxacin (17.6%) but no ceftriaxone resistance. Ceftriaxone should replace ciprofloxacin as the recommended first-line treatment for urethral/vaginal discharge. Enhanced resistance surveillance in Africa is essential.

Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases

DOI: 10.1097/olq.0000000000000915

Authors: Carolle Y. Tayimetha, Magnus Unemo

Institutions: Centre Pasteur du Cameroun, Catholic University of Central Africa, Örebro University

Language: English

Topic: Reproductive tract infections research

Subfield: Microbiology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2893672779