Journal article
Prevalence and antibiotic resistance of Mycoplasma genitalium among STI clinic attendees in Western Canada: a cross-sectional analysis
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To determine the prevalence and correlates of Mycoplasma genitalium (MG) infection among men and women, determine the prevalence of gene mutations conferring resistance and compare test performance of female specimen types.
METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted on specimens collected for gonorrhoea (NG, Neisseria gonorrhoeae) and chlamydia (CT, Chlamydia trachomatis) among male and female Alberta STI clinic attendees using …
Authors
Gratrix J; Plitt S; Turnbull L; Smyczek P; Brandley J; Scarrott R; Naidu P; Parker P; Blore B; Bull A
Journal
BMJ Open, Vol. 7, No. 7,
Publisher
BMJ
Publication Date
July 2017
DOI
10.1136/bmjopen-2017-016300
ISSN
2044-6055
Associated Experts
Fields of Research (FoR)
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdultAlbertaAnti-Bacterial AgentsCervix UteriChlamydia InfectionsChlamydia trachomatisCross-Sectional StudiesDrug Resistance, BacterialFemaleFluoroquinolonesGonorrheaHumansLogistic ModelsMacrolidesMaleMoxifloxacinMultivariate AnalysisMycoplasma InfectionsMycoplasma genitaliumNeisseria gonorrhoeaeSex FactorsUrineYoung Adult