Journal article
Trends in gonorrhoea positivity by nucleic acid amplification test versus culture among Australian heterosexual men with a low prevalence of gonorrhoea, 2007-2014
PK Mannion, CK Fairley, G Fehler, SN Tabrizi, WS Tan, MY Chen, CS Bradshaw, EPF Chow
Sexually Transmitted Infections | Published : 2016
Abstract
Background Testing for gonorrhoea with nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) is not recommended in low-prevalence populations as it results in high numbers of false positive results. The aim of this study was to examine temporal trends of gonorrhoea positivity by NAAT and culture in heterosexual men in Victoria, Australia following recent increases in gonorrhoea notifications. Methods Three data sources between 2007 and 2014 were used in this study: notification data from the Victorian Department of Health, Medicare testing numbers of single chlamydia and dual NAATs performed, and electronic records on heterosexual men attending Melbourne Sexual Health Centre (MSHC). Results Notifications..
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Awarded by National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
Awarded by Australian NHMRC
Awarded by National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia
Funding Acknowledgements
This work was supported by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) (Number 568971). EPFC is supported by the Early Career Fellowships from the Australian NHMRC (Number 1091226).