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ArticleSexually transmitted diseases2024

Trends of Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Neisseria gonorrhoeae Isolates Between 2012 and 2023: Results From an Open Italian Cohort.

Maria Francesca Lucente, Angelo Roberto Raccagni, Laura Galli, Riccardo Lolatto, Martina Ranzenigo, Marco Ripa, Giacomo Ponta, Roberta Monardo, Floriana Gona, Nicola Clementi and 4 more

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14 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Maria Francesca LucenteFrom the Vita-Salute San Raffaele University.ORCID 0009-0007-6246-132
Angelo Roberto RaccagniFrom the Vita-Salute San Raffaele University.
Laura GalliInfectious Diseases Unit.
Riccardo LolattoInfectious Diseases Unit.
Martina RanzenigoFrom the Vita-Salute San Raffaele University.
Marco Ripa
Giacomo PontaFrom the Vita-Salute San Raffaele University.
Roberta MonardoFrom the Vita-Salute San Raffaele University.
Floriana GonaLaboratory of Microbiology and Virology, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy.
Nicola Clementi
Roberto Burioni
Silvia CarlettiLaboratory of Microbiology and Virology, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy.
Antonella Castagna
Silvia Nozza
Vita-Salute San Raffaele University · IT

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Abstract

backgroundNeisseria gonorrhoeae (Ng) is a public health priority because of the rapid evolution of antimicrobial resistance, the emergence of antibiotic resistance, and the absence of a vaccine against Ng. The aim of this study was to investigate trends in the minimum inhibitory concentration and resistance (R) or reduced susceptibility (DS) of Ng cases to ceftriaxone (CRO), azithromycin (AZM), tetracycline (TET), benzylpenicillin (PenG), and ciprofloxacin (CIP) during a 10-year period.

methodsWe conducted a retrospective analysis on an open cohort of Ng cases diagnosed on rectal, urethral, and pharyngeal samples at San Raffaele Scientific Institute, between September 2012 and February 2023. Minimum inhibitory concentrations of antibiotics were determined by gradient-test strips. Bivariate linear regression models were applied on logarithmic minimum inhibitory concentrations values; Cochran-Armitage test was used to determine a linear trend in the proportions of resistant strains.

resultsA total of 436 Ng isolates from 352 individuals were analyzed. Minimum inhibitory concentrations of CRO and PenG reduced over time ( P < 0.001, P = 0.030), AZM increased ( P = 0.001), and CIP and TET did not change ( P = 0.473, P = 0.272). The percentages of resistant strains were as follows: PenG, 89.9%; TET, 90.8%; CIP, 48.2%; AZM, and 4.4%. CRO-DS strains were 8.7%, and only 1 case of CRO-R was identified. The proportion of resistant strains increased over time for AZM ( P = 0.007), TET ( P = 0.001), and CIP ( P < 0.001), whereas it decreased for PenG ( P < 0.001) and CRO-DS/R strains ( P < 0.001).

conclusionsNg strains showed high susceptibility to CRO, although we identified cases of DS/R and observed high levels of susceptibility to AZM. Overall, the recommended primary regimen for Ng treatment was confirmed to be effective.

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Anti-Bacterial AgentsAzithromycinGonorrheaMicrobial Sensitivity TestsNeisseria gonorrhoeaeTetracyclineAdultCeftriaxoneCiprofloxacinDrug Resistance, BacterialFemaleHumansItalyMaleMiddle AgedPenicillin GAnti-Bacterial AgentsAzithromycinCeftriaxoneCiprofloxacinPenicillin GTetracycline

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