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Filter by:This study is designed to assess the comparative clinical utility of the point of care cobas® liat CT/NG/MG to current standard practices in the diagnosis and treatment of urogenital infections with Chlamydia trachomatis (CT), Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG), and Mycoplasma genitalium (MG).
This study aims to validate a novel antibiotic susceptibility test (InSignia) for gonorrhoea in patient clinical samples. The hypothesis is that the InSignia test will be able to detect transcriptional responses after incubation in antibiotic for susceptible strains and not resistant strains. Furthermore, this study will also add to our understanding on the performance of this test in various clinical specimens.
Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) are the first and second most commonly reported sexually transmitted infections (STI) in Canada, respectively, and rates are increasing. While CT and NG can cause a variety of non-specific symptoms, an estimated 77% of CT and 45% of NG cases are asymptomatic. Consequently, many individuals remain undiagnosed, or have delayed diagnosis and consequently miss effective and well-tolerated therapies and may transmit the infection(s) to sexual partners. Untreated CT infection may result in serious sequelae. Also, CT and NG infection are associated with increased risk of acquiring HIV and some cancers. Access to STI testing and treatment are two of the core pillars in the Pan-Canadian Sexually Transmitted and Blood Borne Infections (STBBI) Framework for Action. Currently many Canadians lack a primary care physician and many STI specific clinics are centered in urban areas, further challenging access in rural communities. Increasing access to these core pillars is paramount to reduce the health impact of STBBIs in Canada by 2030. The purpose of this study is to implement and evaluate a novel pilot project including pharmacy-based CT and NG management (including specimen self-collection [pharyngeal, anorectal and/or vaginal swabs, and/or urine sample], assessment, treatment, and linkage to care) by community pharmacists in Nova Scotia.
The aim of this study is to evaluate the negativation time of chlamydial and gonococcal PCRs after treatment for urogenital, oropharyngeal and anal infections.
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of doxycycline taken for on-demand pre-exposure prophylaxis (DoxyODPrEP) and its post-exposure use (DoxyPEP) in preventing bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STI), including chlamydia, gonorrhoea, and syphilis among men who have sex with men (MSM). The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Is DoxyODPrEP superior to DoxyPEP? 2. Are both regimens safe? 3. Does the MSM community accept the use of doxycycline to prevent bacterial STI? Participants will be asked to take doxycycline according to the study arm they are randomly assigned to, and attend regular clinical follow-ups during the 2-year observation period. Researchers will compare the bacterial STI incidences between the two groups to see if DoxyODPrEP is superior to DoxyPEP.
Since the use of antibiotics, Neisseria Gonorrhoeae (NG) has acquired progressive resistance to penicillins, sulfonamides, tetracyclines and quinolones. The oropharynx is recognized as an important site for DNA exchange between NG and other commensal Neisseria, allowing NG to acquire new antimicrobial resistance. Despite the worrying data on the emergence of resistant NG, the recommendations remain to systematically treat these infections with ceftriaxone, including asymptomatic pharyngeal localizations. The objective of our study is to evaluate a ceftriaxone sparing strategy in order to limit the emergence of antibiotic resistance. The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the clearance of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, 3 months after the diagnosis of asymptomatic pharyngeal carriage documented on nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT).
Project FEDE-ITS will improve the STI knowledge and its treatment, of adolescents in the 1st and 2nd year of compulsory secondary education in the intervention group compared to compared to the control group, and will modify the sexual risk practices and the perception of risky practices of alcohol and other drug use during sex of participants in the intervention group compared to the control group.
Objectives: To compare self-taken penile meatal swabs versus first-catch urine samples for the detection of chlamydia, gonorrhoea and Mycoplasma genitalium from the penile urethra using nucleic acid amplification tests. To assess the acceptability of self-taken penile meatal swabs compared with first-catch urine samples. To assess the prevalence of Mycoplasma genitalium in those with urethritis. To assess the prevalence of Mycoplasma genitalium antimicrobial resistance. To evaluate the utility of using Mycoplasma genitalium resistance-guided therapy. To compare the cost of using self-taken penile meatal swabs versus FCU samples for the correct detection of Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Mycoplasma genitalium. Methods: Men and transwomen presenting for a sexual health screen will perform a self-taken penile meatal swab followed by a first-catch urine (FCU) sample. Both will be analysed using the Aptima Combo 2 test (Hologic, San Diego, California [CA], USA) for chlamydia and gonorrhoea. In those with urethritis they will also be analysed using Aptima MGen test for Mycoplasma genitalium. Details of demographics, past history, sexual history, clinical symptoms and signs will be collected. The acceptability of each sample will be assessed using a patient questionnaire. The samples of those infected with Mycoplasma genitalium will be tested for Mycoplasma genitalium macrolide and fluoroquinolone resistance mutations by in-house polymerase chain reaction (PCR) using Sanger sequencing to characterise mutants in the 23s gene for macrolide resistance and DNA gyrase subunit A (gyrA) and DNA topoisomerase IV subunit C (parC) genes for fluoroquinolone resistance. The result of this will be used to guide the therapy prescribed to treat the infection. Primary outcome: Sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values of self-taken penile meatal swabs compared with FCU samples for the detection of chlamydia, gonorrhoea and Mycoplasma genitalium in the penile urethra. Secondary outcomes: Acceptability of self-taken penile meatal swabs compared with FCU samples for the detection of chlamydia, gonorrhoea and Mycoplasma genitalium. Prevalence of Mycoplasma genitalium in those with urethritis. Prevalence of Mycoplasma genitalium antimicrobial resistance. Utility of using Mycoplasma genitalium resistance-guided therapy. Cost of using self-taken penile meatal swabs versus FCU samples for the correct detection of Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Mycoplasma genitalium.