Abstract
Approximately 20% of Shigella isolates tested in New York City, New York, USA, during 2013-2015 displayed decreased azithromycin susceptibility. Case-patients were older and more frequently male and HIV infected than those with azithromycin-susceptible Shigella infection; 90% identified as men who have sex with men. Clinical interpretation guidelines for azithromycin resistance and outcome studies are needed.
Keywords:
Antimicrobial susceptibility; MSM; Shigella; azithromycin.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology*
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Azithromycin / pharmacology
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Coinfection
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Drug Resistance, Bacterial*
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Dysentery, Bacillary / epidemiology*
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Dysentery, Bacillary / microbiology*
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Female
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HIV Infections
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Homosexuality, Male
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Humans
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Infant
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Infant, Newborn
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Male
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Middle Aged
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New York City / epidemiology
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Shigella / drug effects*
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Shigella / isolation & purification
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Young Adult
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Azithromycin