Multidrug-resistantinfection with ceftriaxone resistance and intermediate resistance to azithromycin, Denmark, 2017

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We describe a multidrug-resistantNeisseria gonorrhoeaeinfection 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.

Original languageEnglish
Article numberpii=17-00659
JournalEurosurveillance (Online Edition)
Volume22
Issue number42
Number of pages4
ISSN1025-496X
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2017

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