Evaluating specimen pooling forNeisseria gonorrhoeae,Chlamydia trachomatis, andMycoplasma genitaliumscreening in asymptomatic men who have sex with men
Abstract:Background Screening for Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis is recommended for individuals at high-risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), while the role of Mycoplasma genitalium screening is still unclear. We evaluated whether specimen pooling is an effective alternative for sexually transmitted infection testing during resource shortages. Methods This 2-year prospective study enrolled 135 asymptomatic patients from a community outreach site who identified as men who have sex with men. O… Show more
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