Increased Azithromycin Resistance Observed in Clinical Chlamydia trachomatis Isolates: An in vitro Induction Model

• Published in: Journal of bacteriology and virology Vol. 54; no. 3; pp. 243 - 245
• Main Authors: Choi, Yeon-Joo, Kang, Taeuk, Lee, Kwang-Jun, Jang, Won-Jong
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 대한미생물학회 01.09.2024
• Subjects: 생물학; Chlamydia trachomatis; 23S rRNA; Azithromycin; Antibiotic resistance

Chlamydia trachomatis infections are increasing worldwide and constitute a significant threat to global public health. The number of chlamydial infection cases was estimated as 129 million in 2020. In addition, several countries have reported antimicrobial resistance in C. trachomatis, particularly...