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Antimicrobial Resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae (AAC ed.)
Antimicrobial Resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae (AAC ed.)
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Length:
45 minutes
Released:
Mar 24, 2023
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Podcast episode
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The Center of Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) has categorized emergent resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae as an “urgent” public health problem. We discuss the emerging problem of gonorrhea and implications for public health with experts in the field Topics discussed: The clinical implications of resistance to B-lactams and quinolones in Neisseria gonorrhoeae Mechanisms of resistance in these organisms Insights into therapeutic approaches to treat resistant gonococcal infections. Guests: William M. Shafer, Professor, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Emory University School of Medicine, Co-Director, Emory Antibiotic Resistance Center Yonatan Grad, Melvin J. and Geraldine L. Glimcher Associate Professor of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health This episode is brought to you by the Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy journal available at aac.asm.org. If you plan to publish in AAC, ASM Members get up to 50% off publishing fees. Visit asm.org/membership to sign up. Visit journals.asm.org/journal/aac to browse issues and/or submit a manuscript.
Released:
Mar 24, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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