Emergence of Non-Ceftriaxone-Susceptible Neisseria meningitidis in India

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Meningococcal disease is endemic in Delhi, and there has been an increase in the number of cases of meningococcal disease occurring in Delhi in recent years (4). Antimicrobial therapy is the cornerstone of meningococcal disease management. Expanded-spectrum cephalosporins (ceftriaxone and cefotaxime) are widely accepted antimicrobials for the treatment of patients suspected of having meningococcal disease (1, 5)....

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