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Outbreak of Sexually Transmitted Nongroupable Neisseria meningitidis–Associated Urethritis, Vietnam

Year: 2023

Type: article

Study design: Observational Study

Abstract: We report on an outbreak of nongroupable Neisseria meningitidis-associated urethritis, primarily among men who have sex with men in southern Vietnam. Nearly 50% of N. meningitidis isolates were resistant to ciprofloxacin. This emerging pathogen should be considered in the differential diagnosis and management of urethritis.

Source: Emerging infectious diseases

DOI: 10.3201/eid2910.221596

Authors: Hao Trong Nguyen, Thanh V. Phan, Hau Phuc Tran, Thao Thi Phuong Vu, Nhi Thi Uyen Pham, Tho Thi Thanh Nguyen, Ha Manh Bui, Bao Hac Duong, Thu Nguyen Anh Luu, Nguyen Nhat Pham, Phuc Duy Nguyen, Tu Ngoc Le, Thu Quang Le, Dai Thi Trang Vo, Lan Trong Phan, Nghia Van Khuu, Quang Duy Pham, Thuong Vu Nguyen

Institutions: Institut Pasteur in Ho Chi Minh City, HCMC Hospital of Dermato Venereology

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

OpenAlex ID: W4386945455

FWCI: 2.534

Cites: 12

Cited by: 16

Related to: 10