Abstract:Background The occurrence of azithromycin resistance in M. genitalium infection is unknown in Africa, where diagnostic resources are limited and STIs are managed syndromically. This study aims to gain insight in the molecular epidemiology including antimicrobial resistance of M. genitalium infection in South Africa. Methods We collected 87 M. genitalium-positive samples obtained from participants in three study cohorts: HIVinfected pregnant women residing in townships in Pretoria (n=44), men and women accessin… Show more
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