Molecular characterization of Neisseria gonorrhoeae on non-cultured specimens from multiple anatomic sites.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to molecularly characterize Neisseria gonorrhoeae on non-cultured specimens collected from multiple anatomic sites. N. gonorrhoeae multiantigen sequence typing (NG-MAST) together with the gene sequence analysis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) target genes were used.

Wound botulism after traumatic open fracture in Italy.

Seventeen days after a traumatic open fracture, a Clostridium botulinum wound infection was diagnosed, with self-limiting symptoms. This is the first report of wound botulism in Italy and the authors discuss the possible role of aerosolized contamination of the wound prior to hospital admission.