Fluoroquinolone Resistance in Campylobacter jejuni Isolates in Travelers Returning to Finland: Association of Ciprofloxacin Resistance to Travel Destination

Ciprofloxacin resistance was analyzed in 354 Campylobacter jejuni isolates collected during two study periods (1995–1997 and 1998–2000) from travelers returning to Finland. The increase in resistance between the two periods was significant among all isolates (40% vs. 60%; p<0.01), as well as amon...

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Main Authors: Antti Hakanen, Hannele Jousimies-Somer, Anja Siitonen, Pentti Huovinen, Pirkko Kotilainen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2003-02-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/9/2/02-0227_article