Abstract
Nucleic acid amplification tests are being increasingly used for the routine diagnosis of Neisseria gonorrhoeae (GC), although culture remains essential for monitoring antimicrobial resistance. The authors investigated how symptoms and infection site influenced test sensitivity.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 27-31 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Sexually Transmitted Infections |
Volume | 88 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2012 |
Keywords
- Culture Media
- Female
- Gonorrhea
- Humans
- Male
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Nucleic Acid Amplification Techniques
- Pharyngeal Diseases
- Rectal Diseases
- Retrospective Studies
- Sensitivity and Specificity
- Sex Factors
- Specimen Handling
- Urethral Diseases
- Vaginal Diseases
- Vulvar Diseases