Epidemiological profile and genetic resistance of Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection in women in a poor region of Sao Paulo, Brazil

Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Diverging Neisseria gonorrhoeae Morbidity in Non-Hispanic Black and White Females: Application of Group-Based Trajectory Modeling to Trends in County-Level Morbidity 2003-2018

Emily Rowlinson et al.

Summary: This study used group-based trajectory models to identify the trajectories of gonorrhea rates among non-Hispanic White (NHW) and non-Hispanic Black (NHB) females in the US. The study found that gonorrhea rates increased among NHW females and varied among NHB females, including counties with declining rates. The study also found that the patterns of morbidity did not always follow geographic proximity, suggesting the role of social determinants of health.

JOURNAL OF URBAN HEALTH-BULLETIN OF THE NEW YORK ACADEMY OF MEDICINE (2023)

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Article Immunology

Rethinking Screening Intensity in Terms of Reducing Prevalence or Increasing Selection Pressure for the Emergence of Resistant Gonorrhea: A Modeling Study of Men Who Have Sex With Men in Belgium

Achilleas Tsoumanis et al.

Summary: Intensive screening in the low-risk population has little impact on the prevalence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae but may increase the emergence of antimicrobial resistance. However, intensive screening in the high-risk population reduces both the prevalence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae and macrolide resistance.

OPEN FORUM INFECTIOUS DISEASES (2023)

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Article Biochemical Research Methods

Spectinomycin, gentamicin, and routine disc diffusion testing: An alternative for the treatment and monitoring of multidrug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae?

Jessica Motta Martins et al.

Summary: Neisseria gonorrhoeae is becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics, posing a major public health concern. This study aimed to assess the susceptibility of clinical isolates to different antibiotics and compare the accuracy of two testing methods. The results showed that ceftriaxone and spectinomycin were effective against all isolates, while azithromycin and ciprofloxacin had some level of resistance. Gentamicin was found to have intermediate susceptibility. The study concluded that spectinomycin and gentamicin could be considered as treatment options for gonorrhoea, and disc diffusion could be a reliable alternative to agar dilution testing.

JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGICAL METHODS (2022)

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Article Medicine, General & Internal

Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance profiles of Neisseria gonorrhea and Chlamydia trachomatis isolated from individuals attending STD clinics in Kampala, Uganda

Edith Nakku-Joloba et al.

Summary: Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) management in sub-Saharan Africa is typically based on syndromic diagnosis, but molecular diagnostics can provide faster and more sensitive diagnosis and treatment. This study assessed the feasibility of using the Xpert CT/NG test to identify prevalent Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhea (NG) infections among STD clinic attendees and their sexual partners, and tested for antimicrobial resistance for N. gonorrhea. The findings showed a high prevalence of NG, particularly among men, and a significant proportion of dual infections. The study highlights the importance of partner tracing and treatment to effectively control CT/NG in this population.

AFRICAN HEALTH SCIENCES (2022)

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Article Infectious Diseases

Antibacterial Activity of Propolis Extracts from the Central Region of Romania against Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Mihaela Laura Vica et al.

Summary: This study found that propolis extracts have antimicrobial activity against Neisseria gonorrhoeae strains, including antibiotic-resistant strains.

ANTIBIOTICS-BASEL (2021)

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Brazilian Protocol for Sexually Transmitted Infections 2020: epidemiological surveillance

Carmen Silvia Bruniera Domingues et al.

Summary: This article summarizes the chapter on epidemiological surveillance of sexually transmitted infections (STI) in Brazil's Health Ministry's Clinical Protocol and Treatment Guidelines for Comprehensive Care for People with STI 2020, including new case definitions and guidelines for health service managers and professionals.

EPIDEMIOLOGIA E SERVICOS DE SAUDE (2021)

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Article Immunology