Neonatal Gonococcal Conjunctivitis Caused by Fluoroquinolone-Resistant <i>Neisseria gonorrhoeae</i>
Prophylaxis for ophthalmia neonatorum remains in use despite decreased incidence of the condition. We report a breakthrough case of neonatal conjunctivitis in Japan caused by a levofloxacin-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria strain, co-infected with Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria. This case highlights failures in screening, prophylaxis, and treatment, underscoring the need to reassess prevention strategies.
Authors
- Isao Miyairi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3886-9089)
- Hiroto Mizushima (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3647-7575)
- Munetaka KOMORI
- Carolina A. Yoshida
Publication Details
- Journal
- Emerging infectious diseases
- Published
- 2025-09-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3201/eid3110.250895
- Primary Topic
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00