Nice paper on molecular testing for #AMR in #gonorrhea
A311V in penA is a major contributor of ceftriaxone resistance. Detecting specific mutations is likely the way to go, can be allele agnostic.
Test might be better named by mutation, rather than "FC428-like", as more specific
#STIsky #IDsky
A311V in penA is a major contributor of ceftriaxone resistance. Detecting specific mutations is likely the way to go, can be allele agnostic.
Test might be better named by mutation, rather than "FC428-like", as more specific
#STIsky #IDsky
Reposted from
Eurosurveillance journal
Global spread of drug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae affects available treatment options
Xiu et al. tried to track ceftriaxone-resistant FC428-like strains in parts of China with a molecular screening tool
🗞️ bit.ly/EUS306NG
#EpiSky #IDSky #STISky🦠⚕️ #PublicHealth #AntimicrobialResistance #AMR
Xiu et al. tried to track ceftriaxone-resistant FC428-like strains in parts of China with a molecular screening tool
🗞️ bit.ly/EUS306NG
#EpiSky #IDSky #STISky🦠⚕️ #PublicHealth #AntimicrobialResistance #AMR
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