Huan Vinh Dong , Paul Adamson , Dieu Hoa Pham , Quynh Hoa Pham , Hai Ha Long Le , Loc Quang Pham , Hao Thi Minh Bui , Giang Minh Le , Jeffrey D. Klausner
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Abstract
Background
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Neisseria gonorrhoeae (N. gonorrhoeae) is an urgent global health concern. Commensal Neisseria species in the oropharynx are an important reservoir of AMR genes that are transferred to N. gonorrhoeae, yet few data about AMR among commensal Neisseria in populations at risk for AMR exist.
Methods
From May 2022 to December 2023, men in an HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis program in Hanoi, Vietnam, were recruited for this study. Participants self-collected oral specimens using phosphate buffer solution, for culture on LB agar media containing sucrose, vancomycin, and trimethoprim (LBVT.SNR). Oxidase-positive Gram-negative diplococci were identified using the Remel RapID NH system. Minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) to azithromycin, ceftriaxone, cefixime, and doxycycline were determined using Etests.
Results
There were 42 male participants, the median age was 26 years and 29% (n = 12) reported using antibiotics in the past 6 months. In total, 48 Neisseria isolates were recovered; N. sicca/subflava was the most common species (50%; n = 24), followed by N. mucosa (38%; n = 18). For azithromycin, 85% (n = 41) of isolates were resistant with MICs ≥ 1 ug/mL, including 25% (n = 12) with high-level resistance (MICs ≥ 256 ug/mL of which 67% (8/12) were N. mucosa. Among non-gonococcal Neisseria isolates, the prevalence of resistance was 6% (n = 3) for ceftriaxone, 6% (n = 3) for cefixime, and 54% (n = 26) for doxycycline; the most non-susceptible isolates were N. mucosa.
Conclusions
A High frequency of azithromycin resistance, moderate doxycycline resistance, and low cephalosporin resistance was found in oropharyngeal Neisseria isolates from men who have sex with men (MSM) in a pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) program in Hanoi, Vietnam. N. mucosa was over-represented among resistant isolates.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance (JGAR) is a quarterly online journal run by an international Editorial Board that focuses on the global spread of antibiotic-resistant microbes.
JGAR is a dedicated journal for all professionals working in research, health care, the environment and animal infection control, aiming to track the resistance threat worldwide and provides a single voice devoted to antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Featuring peer-reviewed and up to date research articles, reviews, short notes and hot topics JGAR covers the key topics related to antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and antiparasitic resistance.