Gonorrhoea in Aberdeen: a serovar analysis.

The serotyping of gonococcal isolates has enabled detailed studies of the epidemiology of gonorrhoea in different geographical areas. This study reports the patterns of infection found in 1992 in Aberdeen and relates these to a variety of clinical parameters. 140 cases of gonorrhoea were isolated the majority of which belonged to one strain (lA-2) in contrast to the diversity of strains seen in other Scottish cities. Most isolates were highly sensitive to penicillin and only 3 penicillinase producing strains were found. A low rate of infections in homosexual men is reported again in contrast to the situation seen in other geographically close cities. Compared to the rest of Scotland Aberdeen has a high prevalence of gonorrhoea.