Detection of Ciprofloxacin-Resistant, [beta]-Lactamase-Producing Neisseria meningitidis Serogroup Y Isolates--United States, 2019-2020

Authors :: McNamara, Lucy A.
Potts, Caelin
Blain, Amy E.
Retchless, Adam C.
Reese, Natashia
Swint, Stephanie
Lonsway, David
Karlsson, Maria
Lunquest, Kristy
Sweitzer, John J.
Wang, Xin
Hariri, Susan
Fox, LeAnne M.
Source :: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. June 19, 2020, Vol. 69 Issue 24, p735, 5 p.
Publication Year :: 2020
Abstract: Meningococcal disease is a sudden-onset, life-threatening illness caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis. Prompt empiric antibiotic treatment can reduce morbidity and mortality among patients, and antibiotic prophylaxis can prevent secondary [...]

Subjects :: Prevention
Care and treatment
Health aspects
Penicillins -- Health aspects
Meningitis -- Prevention -- Care and treatment
Beta lactamases -- Health aspects
Ciprofloxacin -- Health aspects

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