[Beta-lactamase producing gonococci in Munich (author's transl)].

Area of Science:

• Microbiology
• Infectious Diseases
• Public Health

Background:

• Penicillinase-producing Neisseria gonorrhoeae (PPNG) strains pose a significant challenge to gonorrhea treatment.
• The emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae are global public health concerns.
• Surveillance of drug-resistant gonorrhea is crucial for effective control strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report the identification of two additional cases of penicillinase-producing gonococci in Munich.
• To contribute to the ongoing surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

Main Methods:

• Isolation and identification of Neisseria gonorrhoeae strains.
• Detection of penicillinase production in the isolated strains.

Main Results:

• Two distinct strains of penicillinase-producing Neisseria gonorrhoeae were successfully isolated in Munich.
• The source of infection for one case, a 20-year-old female, could not be definitively traced.
• The second case involved a 45-year-old patient who acquired the infection during travel to Bangkok.

Conclusions:

• The findings indicate the continued presence and circulation of penicillinase-producing Neisseria gonorrhoeae in Munich.
• The travel-associated case underscores the international dissemination of drug-resistant gonorrhea strains.
• Enhanced surveillance and prompt treatment are necessary to curb the spread of antimicrobial-resistant gonorrhea.