"...strains of the Neisseria gonorrhea bacteria were starting to become resistant and could soon become impervious to all current antibiotic treatment options.
"Ceftriaxone and cefixime are still very effective but there are signs that resistance, particularly to cefixime is emerging and soon these drugs may not be a good choice," she said.
Instances of gonorrhea being resistant to multiple drugs -- the definition of a "superbug" -- have started to appear in Japan...."
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62S5KF20100329
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"Ceftriaxone and cefixime are still very effective but there are signs that resistance, particularly to cefixime is emerging and soon these drugs may not be a good choice," she said.
Instances of gonorrhea being resistant to multiple drugs -- the definition of a "superbug" -- have started to appear in Japan...."
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62S5KF20100329
Français: http://www.cyberpresse.ca/sciences/...rrhee-de-plus-en-plus-difficile-a-traiter.php