Abstract
We found that tetracycline resistance-associated mutations and genes in Neisseria gonorrhoeae are linked to mutations causing resistance to other antimicrobials. Therefore, the use of doxycycline postexposure prophylaxis may select for resistance to other antimicrobials.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Sexually Transmitted Diseases |
Volume | 50 |
Issue number | 8 |
Pages (from-to) | 490-493 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISSN | 0148-5717 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2023 |
Keywords
- Anti-Bacterial Agents/pharmacology
- Anti-Infective Agents/pharmacology
- Doxycycline/pharmacology
- Drug Resistance, Bacterial/genetics
- Gonorrhea/prevention & control
- Humans
- Microbial Sensitivity Tests
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae/genetics
- Tetracycline/pharmacology