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Characterization of Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates detected in Switzerland (1998-2012): emergence of multidrug-resistant clones less susceptible to cephalosporins.
BMC infectious diseases - 25 Feb 2014
Endimiani Andrea, Guilarte Yuvia N, Tinguely Regula, Hirzberger Lea, Selvini Sylvia, Lupo Agnese, Hauser Christoph, Furrer Hansjakob
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The spread of Neisseria gonorrhoeae (Ng) isolates resistant to the clinically implemented antibiotics is challenging the efficacy of treatments. Unfortunately, phenotypic and molecular data regarding Ng detected in Switzerland are scarce. METHODS: We compared the characteristics of Ng detected during 1998-2001 (n = 26) to those detected during 2009-2012 (n = 34). MICs were obtained with the Etest and...
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