Emergence of Ceftriaxone-Resistant <i>Neisseria gonorrhoeae penA</i> -60–Carrying Strains, Thailand, 2025
We report 5 gonorrhea cases caused by ceftriaxone-resistant penA-60-carrying Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria during January-April 2025 in Thailand, successfully cured by ceftriaxone therapy. Most patients had prior over-the-counter antimicrobial drug exposure. Ceftriaxone-resistant gonococcal strains are spreading in Thailand, and strengthened gonorrhea and resistance surveillance and effective antimicrobial stewardship programs are needed.
Authors
- Natnaree Girdthep (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6888-2108)
- Pongsathorn Sangprasert (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7470-8710)
- Rossaphorn Kittiyaowamarn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9382-7776)
- Ismael Maatouk
- Thanakorn Arunngamwong
- Sirintra Pharanut
- Magnus Unemo
- Tawan Nongpian
- Ruechakorn Kunkhajornphan
Publication Details
- Journal
- Emerging infectious diseases
- Published
- 2026-05-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3201/eid3206.251860
- Primary Topic
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00