Journal article
Detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae in the pharynx and saliva: Implications for gonorrhoea transmission
EPF Chow, D Lee, SN Tabrizi, S Phillips, A Snow, S Cook, BP Howden, I Petalotis, CS Bradshaw, MY Chen, CK Fairley
Sexually Transmitted Infections | Published : 2016
Abstract
Objectives This study aimed to determine the proportion of untreated pharyngeal swabs or saliva samples positive by culture or nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) for Neisseria gonorrhoeae up to 14 €..days after an initial culture-positive pharyngeal swab. Methods Men who have sex with men who tested positive for pharyngeal gonorrhoea at Melbourne Sexual Health Centre (MSHC) and returned to MSHC for treatment within 14 €..days between 13 October 2014 and 25 March 2015 were included in this study. Pharyngeal swabs and saliva samples were collected for culture and NAAT. Results Of 33 initially culture-positive pharyngeal swabs, 32 saliva samples and 31 pharyngeal swabs were positive by NA..
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Awarded by National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Acknowledgements
This work was supported by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) programme grant (no.: 568971).