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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Clinical Laboratory Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Neisseria gonorrhoeae antimicrobial resistance is a growing global health concern.
  • Accurate and comparable susceptibility testing is crucial for effective treatment and resistance monitoring.
  • Decentralized resistance monitoring systems require validation to ensure data quality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To validate the regional susceptibility testing of Neisseria gonorrhoeae in The Netherlands.
  • To assess the quality and comparability of antimicrobial susceptibility testing data generated by participating laboratories.
  • To evaluate the performance of the Dutch decentralized gonococcal resistance monitoring system.

Main Methods:

  • Seventeen laboratories participated in a cooperative study.
  • International reference strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae were distributed to each laboratory.
  • Minimum Inhibitory Concentrations (MICs) for ciprofloxacin, penicillin, and tetracycline were determined using Etest.
  • A statistical regression model accounting for censored MIC data was employed for analysis.

Main Results:

  • The mean MICs determined by most laboratories were within one 2-fold dilution step of the overall mean.
  • Mean MICs for each antimicrobial agent closely aligned with those of the international reference strains.
  • The statistical regression model provided a transparent assessment of data quality and comparability.

Conclusions:

  • The cooperative study confirmed good and comparable antimicrobial susceptibility testing standards for Neisseria gonorrhoeae in The Netherlands.
  • The validated regional testing approach is an efficient tool for analyzing the performance of the Dutch gonococcal resistance monitoring system.
  • The findings support the reliability of the decentralized monitoring system for tracking antimicrobial resistance.