2023
DOI: 10.1007/s15010-023-01981-5
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Rapid point of care testing for four bacterial sexually transmitted infections using the portable isothermal loop-mediated nucleic acid amplification eazyplex platform

Abstract: Purpose To analyze sensitivity and specificity of the rapid point-of-care (POC) eazyplex testing platform for bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STI) among men who have sex with men (MSM). Methods 272 anal, urethral, and pharyngeal swabs collected from 153 MSM were tested by both the eazyplex platform and an in-house PCR or culture in the university microbiology reference laboratory. Results Compared to the … Show more

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“…These pathogens have the potential to negatively impact human health. Some common pathogenic agents include the hepatitis B virus [1], human cytomegalovirus, Nipah virus, novel coronavirus, and various common household germs [2][3][4][5]. Chronic infection with the hepatitis B virus can ultimately result in death due to cirrhosis or hepatocellular carcinoma [6,7].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…These pathogens have the potential to negatively impact human health. Some common pathogenic agents include the hepatitis B virus [1], human cytomegalovirus, Nipah virus, novel coronavirus, and various common household germs [2][3][4][5]. Chronic infection with the hepatitis B virus can ultimately result in death due to cirrhosis or hepatocellular carcinoma [6,7].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%