Abstract
In June of 1987, an outbreak of penicillinase-producing Neisseria gonorrhoeae (PPNG) occurred in Rhode Island. PPNG persists as an endemic pathogen despite a concerted statewide effort to eradicate the organism. Detailed analysis of PPNG isolates demonstrated that multiple strains are circulating concurrently, complicating control measures.
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