Is it time to use nucleic acid amplification tests for identification of persons with sexually transmitted infections? evidence from seroprevalence and behavioral epidemiology risk surveys in men with chlamydia and gonorrhea

Tobin, Laura E.; Guerra, Lydia; Ahouanvoeke, Léonce; Carpio, Jose González; Irambona, D.; Nyarko, Edward Owusu; Macera, Caroline A.; Wiersma, Steven

doi:10.11604/pamj.2020.36.299.20777

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“…Pharyngeal or rectal swabs can also be considered depending on the case [45]. NAAT is extremely sensitive and specific for diagnosing the existence of Chlamydia trachomatis (sensitivity: 97.5-98.5 and specificity: 98.4-99.4) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (sensitivity: 98.0-98.5 and specificity: 99.6-99.8) [46].…”

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The role of legal medicine professionals in preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections among female victims of sexual assault

Yesodharan

Kamath

Renjith

et al. 2023

Forensic Sci Med Pathol

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Sexual violence can have an overwhelming impact on the victim’s physical and mental health; the consequences include unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Therefore, the examiners must assess victims for possible pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections as a part of the sexual assault examination. This article aims to orient the medico-legal examiners towards their role in preventing unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections among victims of sexual assault. Prompt detection of pregnancy or STIs is critical, as any delay would adversely affect the successful administration of emergency contraception and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and other sexually transmitted infections.

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The role of legal medicine professionals in preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections among female victims of sexual assault

Yesodharan

Kamath

Renjith

et al. 2023

Forensic Sci Med Pathol

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“… 13 A survey found that 81% to 98% of individuals with chlamydia and gonorrhea infections would be undiagnosed and untreated using only symptomology. 14 Case reporting of gonorrhea is largely based on laboratory diagnosis in China. Availability of laboratory tests may play a vital role in gonorrhea surveillance.…”

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Availability of Laboratory Diagnosis of Gonorrhoea and Its Meaning in Case Reporting in Shandong Province, China

Chen

Gan

Liu

2023

CCID

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Background Gonorrhea, caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG), is a major public health concern worldwide. Aim of the Study The aim of this study is to understand the availability of laboratory diagnosis of gonorrhoea in Shandong province and its meaning in case reporting. Methods Two surveys were conducted among hospitals providing clinical services for sexually transmitted infection (STI) in Shandong Province in 2012 and 2018. The availability of laboratory tests for NG and distribution of reported gonorrhea cases were compared among different hospitals provided clinical services for STI in Shandong province. Descriptive analysis and Chi-square were used for statistical analysis. Results Smear, culture and PCR tests for NG were used among 301(74.69%), 123(30.52%), 43(10.67%) hospitals in 2012 and 356(74.48%), 176(36.82%) and 73(15.27%) hospitals in 2018, respectively. Significant differences were observed in the availability of smear among hospitals at different levels (X 2 =12.159, p=0.000) and with different affiliations (X 2 =4.551, p=0.033) in 2018. Significant differences were observed in the availability of culture and PCR tests among hospitals at different levels both in 2012 (X 2 =34.532, p=0.000; X 2 =7.380, p=0.007) and 2018 (X 2 =49.820, p=0.000; X 2 =21.658, p=0.000). The availability of culture and PCR tests for NG among hospitals in 2018 was higher than that in 2012 (X 2 =3.870, p=0.049; X 2 =4.050, p=0.044). More hospitals reported gonorrhea cases in 2018 than in 2012 (X 2 =6.768, p=0.009). A significant difference was observed in distribution of case reporting among hospitals at different levels in 2018 (X 2 =6.975, p=0.008) and among different types of hospital both in 2012 (X 2 =52.362, p=0.000) and 2018 (X 2 =74.478, p=0.000). Conclusion Poor availability of NG laboratory tests affects case reporting, and which is a crucial reason leading to underreporting of gonorrhea cases in Shandong province.

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The point-of-care-testing of nucleic acids by chip, cartridge and paper sensors

Wang

Chen

et al. 2021

Chinese Chemical Letters

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Is it time to use nucleic acid amplification tests for identification of persons with sexually transmitted infections? evidence from seroprevalence and behavioral epidemiology risk surveys in men with chlamydia and gonorrhea

Cited by 3 publications

References 7 publications

The role of legal medicine professionals in preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections among female victims of sexual assault

The role of legal medicine professionals in preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections among female victims of sexual assault

Availability of Laboratory Diagnosis of Gonorrhoea and Its Meaning in Case Reporting in Shandong Province, China

The point-of-care-testing of nucleic acids by chip, cartridge and paper sensors

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