The changing epidemiology of Neisseria gonorrhoeae genogroups and antimicrobial resistance in Queensland, Australia, 2010 & #x2013;15: a case series analysis of unique Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates

Lisa McHugh, Amalie Dyda, Christine Guglielmino, Cameron Buckley, Colleen L. Lau, Amy V. Jennison, David G. Regan, James Wood, David Whiley, Ella Trembizki Our 5-year Queensland study demonstrates the potential for molecular surveillance to track the changing epidemiology, movement and antimicrobial resistance of Neisseria gonorrhoeae in Australia. This is increasingly important, because potential prevalent gonococcal strains are not captured well by current methods, and we found evidence of bridging from male-dominant networks to heterosexual networks, which has serious implications for current public health practise. Genotyping is also necessary to monitor the transiency of dominant genogroups to allow a more targeted and tailored approach to treatment.
Source: Sexual Health - Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Source Type: research