Tag: Genetic Surveillance
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Kisumu Leads in Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea Across Kenyan Counties
New findings spotlight Kisumu’s drug-resistant gonorrhea burden A recent genetic study surveying gonorrhea bacteria across Kenya has revealed a troubling pattern: Kisumu County and its neighboring towns bear the heaviest burden of drug-resistant gonorrhea. The study analyzed bacterial samples from multiple regions, tracing genetic markers that signal resistance to commonly used antibiotics. The results suggest…
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Kisumu Leads Kenya in Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea Burden, Study Finds
Overview: A New Picture of Gonorrhea Resistance in Kenya A recent genetic study tracking Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the bacteria that causes gonorrhea, reveals a troubling concentration of drug-resistant strains in Kisumu County and its surrounding towns in western Kenya. The research, which gathered samples from multiple sites across the country, highlights a regional pattern where resistant…