Microbiological Characteristics of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae Infections in South African Women.

Jan Henk DubbinkDewi J de WaaijMyrte BosLisette van der EemCécile BébéarNontembeko MbambazelaSander OuburgRemco P H PetersServaas A Morré

Published in: Journal of clinical microbiology (2015)

We analyzed data of 263 women with at least one genital or anorectal sexually transmitted infection from a cross-sectional study conducted in rural South Africa. We provide new insights concerning the concurrence of Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Mycoplasma genitalium, and Trichomonas vaginalis infections as well as the characteristics of bacterial loads.

Keyphrases

south africa
hiv positive
polycystic ovary syndrome
physical activity
electronic health record
type diabetes
adipose tissue
pregnant women
insulin resistance
hiv infected