Analysis of trends in antimicrobial resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolated in Australia, 1997 2006

To analyse trends in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Neisseria gonorrhoeae (GC) isolated in Australia between 1997 and 2006 and to identify factors influencing emergence and spread of AMR in GC.AMR data were generated in reference laboratories in each state and territory of Australia using the methods of the Australian Gonococcal Surveillance Programme from a comprehensive sample of GC. Trends in the proportion of strains resistant to...