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Title:

Evaluation of Self-Collected Versus Health Care Professional (HCP)-Performed Sampling and the Potential Impact on the Diagnostic Results of Asymptomatic Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) in High-Risk Individuals.

Document type:
Journal Article
Author(s):
Weidlich, Simon; Schellberg, Sven; Scholten, Stefan; Schneider, Jochen; Lee, Marcel; Rothe, Kathrin; Wantia, Nina; Spinner, Christoph D; Noe, Sebastian
Abstract:
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are increasing among men who have sex with men (MSM). Screening can improve the detection and outcome of asymptomatic STIs in high-risk populations. Self-sampling may be a resource-optimized strategy; however, its diagnostic reliability compared to testing by healthcare professionals (HCPs) requires further investigation. In this prospective, multicenter cohort study in a high-income country, asymptomatic MSM with a sexual risk profile for STIs were includ...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Infect Dis Rep
Year:
2023
Journal volume:
15
Journal issue:
5
Pages contribution:
470-477
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.3390/idr15050047
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37736994
Print-ISSN:
2036-7430
TUM Institution:
Institut für Medizinische Mikrobiologie, Immunologie und Hygiene (Prof. Busch); Klinik und Poliklinik für Innere Medizin II, Gastroenterologie (Prof. Schmid)
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