Clinic-based evaluation of the dual Xpert CT/NG assay on the GeneXpert System for screening for extragenital chlamydial and gonococcal infections amongst men who have sex with men

• DOI: 10.1186/s12879-024-09042-4
• Publication Date: 2024-02-29T00:02:47Z
• Authors: Maddalena Cordioli; Lorenzo Gios; Anna Erbogasto; Massimo Mirandola; Angela Sandri; Valeska Padovese; Carlos Caceres; Silver Vargas; Karel Blondeel; Ronaldo Silva; James Kiarie; Firdavs Kurbonov; Rosanna W. Peeling; Soe Soe Thwin; Daniel Golparian; Magnus Unemo; Igor Toskin
• Keywords: GeneXpert MTB/RIF; Point-of-Care Testing; Neisseria gonorrhoeae; Medical microbiology; Sexual health clinic

Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) infections have increased globally. Asymptomatic represent a significant risk of long-term complications. Men who sex with men (MSM) are disproportionally affected, underscoring the need to offer screening programmes this population. CT/NG Point Care Testing (POCT) constitutes strategic tool improve continuum STI care, however extensive real-life evaluations amongst at populations lacking. The aim study is estimate GeneXpert assay performance usability for CT NG genital extragenital sites MSM.