Epidemiology of penicillinase-producing Neisseria gonorrhoeae in Singapore.
- 1 June 1981
- journal article
- research article
- Published by BMJ in Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Vol. 57 (3) , 158-161
- https://doi.org/10.1136/sti.57.3.158
Abstract
The number of infections with penicillinase-producing N. gonorrhoeae (PPNG) strains in Singapore has risen from 3 in 1976 to 1792 in 1979. In the latter year they formed 19.2% of all infections with gonorrhea; 1280 of the strains isolated were from female prostitutes. The prevalence of PPNG infections is analyzed according to the different sections of the community and racial groups. Despite energetic control measures PPNG strains are not being contained within Singapore. Thus global dissemination from such a busy port and tourist center is a real danger.Keywords
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