Laboratory support for the diagnosis and surveillance of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Eastern Europe

Domeika, Marius; Unemo, Magnus; Ballard, Ron

doi:10.2807/ese.14.39.19340-en

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“…Through many surveys of diagnostic strategies, laboratory diagnostic methods, case reporting and epidemiological surveillance among the network countries, the EE SRH has shown that surveillance systems are incomplete, and that many of the individual diagnostic tests and approaches used are suboptimal and do not provide a definitive diagnosis for several STIs (i.e. in accordance with recommended international guidelines) 4–7 . For instance, serological tests are used to diagnose C. trachomatis infection in up to 70% of clinical laboratories in several EE countries, whereas routine screening for gonococcal infections in women is largely conducted by the sole use of microscopy of Gram‐stained cervical smears 8…”

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“…in accordance with recommended international guidelines). [4][5][6][7] For instance, serological tests are used to diagnose C. trachomatis infection in up to 70% of clinical laboratories in several EE countries, whereas routine screening for gonococcal infections in women is largely conducted by the sole use of microscopy of Gram-stained cervical smears. 8 In this context, the NSCP conference was organized to join together experts from different Western, Central and Eastern European countries to share knowledge and expertise.…”

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“…In the former Soviet republics the above issues are of particular concern and have been comprehensively described by the Eastern European Sexual and Reproductive Health Network (EE SRH Network) 4 . Through many surveys of diagnostic strategies, laboratory diagnostic methods, case reporting and epidemiological surveillance among the network countries, the EE SRH has shown that surveillance systems are incomplete, and that many of the individual diagnostic tests and approaches used are suboptimal and do not provide a definitive diagnosis for several STIs (i.e.…”

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Diagnostics, surveillance and management of sexually transmitted infections in Europe have to be improved: lessons from the European Conference of National Strategies for Chlamydia Trachomatis and Human Papillomavirus (NSCP conference) in Latvia, 2011

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D’Elios

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et al. 2012

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Reporting of Chlamydia trachomatis infection, gonorrhoea and syphilis should be mandatory, and an integrated surveillance system for C. trachomatis implemented in all European countries. Implementation of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) surveillance mechanisms for STIs in all EU countries is highly recommended. A necessary component for successful introduction of the HPV vaccine, as with any vaccination programme is a well-planned and organized information campaign.

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Diagnostics, surveillance and management of sexually transmitted infections in Europe have to be improved: lessons from the European Conference of National Strategies for Chlamydia Trachomatis and Human Papillomavirus (NSCP conference) in Latvia, 2011

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Lowndes³

et al. 2012

Acad Dermatol Venereol

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Guidelines for the Laboratory Diagnosis of Mycoplasma genitalium Infections in East European Countries

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Savicheva²,

Sokolovskiy³

et al. 2010

Acta Derm Venerol

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The present guidelines aim to provide comprehensive information regarding laboratory diagnosis of Mycoplasma genitalium infections in East European countries. These guidelines are intended primarily for laboratory professionals testing specimens from patients at sexual health care clinics, but may also be useful for community-based screening programmes. Diagnosis of M. genitalium infection is performed exclusively using nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs), owing to the poor and slow growth of the bacterium in culture. Because no internationally validated and approved commercial NAAT for M. genitalium detection is presently available, it is necessary that laboratories performing M. genitalium diagnostics not only carefully evaluate and validate their in-house PCRs before using them routinely, but also use comprehensive internal controls and take part in external quality assessment programmes. The guidelines were elaborated as a consensus document of the Eastern European Sexual and Reproductive Health (EE SRH) Network, and comprise one element of a series of guidelines aimed at optimizing, standardizing, and providing guidance on quality laboratory testing for reproductive tract infections.

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Laboratory support for the diagnosis and surveillance of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Eastern Europe

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Diagnostics, surveillance and management of sexually transmitted infections in Europe have to be improved: lessons from the European Conference of National Strategies for Chlamydia Trachomatis and Human Papillomavirus (NSCP conference) in Latvia, 2011

Diagnostics, surveillance and management of sexually transmitted infections in Europe have to be improved: lessons from the European Conference of National Strategies for Chlamydia Trachomatis and Human Papillomavirus (NSCP conference) in Latvia, 2011

Guidelines for the Laboratory Diagnosis of Mycoplasma genitalium Infections in East European Countries

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