Outbreak of Sexually Transmitted Nongroupable Neisseria meningitidis–Associated Urethritis, Vietnam

Outbreak of Sexually Transmitted Nongroupable Neisseria meningitidis–Associated Urethritis, Vietnam

We report on an outbreak of nongroupable Neisseria meningitidis–associated urethritis, primarily among men who have sex with men in southern Vietnam. Nearly 50% of N. meningitidis isolates were resistant to ciprofloxacin. This emerging pathogen should be considered in the differential diagnosis and...

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Main Authors: Hao Trong Nguyen, Thanh V. Phan, Hau Phuc Tran, Thao Thi Phuong Vu, Nhi Thi Uyen Pham, Tho Thi Thanh Nguyen, Ha Manh Bui, Bao Hac Duong, Thu Nguyen Anh Luu, Nguyen Nhat Pham, Phuc Duy Nguyen, Tu Ngoc Le, Thu Quang Le, Dai Thi Trang Vo, Lan Trong Phan, Nghia Van Khuu, Quang Duy Pham, Thuong Vu Nguyen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2023-10-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Neisseria meningitidis
bacteria
sexually transmitted infections
antimicrobial resistance
urethritis
men who have sex with men
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/29/10/22-1596_article

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