Multidrug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection with ceftriaxone resistance and intermediate resistance to azithromycin, Denmark, 2017

David Terkelsen, Jacob Tolstrup, Camilla Hundahl Johnsen, Ole Lund, Helle Kiellberg Larsen, Peder Worning, Magnus Unemo, Henrik Westh

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Abstract

We describe a multidrug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection with ceftriaxone resistance and azithromycin intermediate resistance in a heterosexual man in Denmark, 2017. Whole genome sequencing of the strain GK124 identified MSLT ST1903, NG-MAST ST1614 and all relevant resistance determinants including similar penA resistance mutations previously described in ceftriaxone-resistant gonococcal strains. Although treatment with ceftriaxone 0.5 g plus azithromycin 2 g was successful, increased awareness of spread of gonococcal strains threatening the recommended dual therapy is crucial.

OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftEurosurveillance
Vol/bind22
Udgave nummer42
ISSN1560-7917
DOI
StatusUdgivet - okt. 2017

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