Antibiotic susceptibility of invasive Neisseria meningitidis isolates from 1995 to 2008 in Sweden--the meningococcal population remains susceptible.

The susceptibility to 7 antibiotics was determined for all Swedish invasive Neisseria meningitidis isolates from 1995 to 2008 (N = 717). In general, these remain highly susceptible to the antibiotics recommended for use. Accordingly, penicillin G remains effective for the treatment of invasive meningococcal disease and ciprofloxacin appropriate for prophylaxis.