Prevalence and macrolide resistance of Mycoplasma genitalium from patients seeking sexual health care in Southern Ghana
While not commonly tested as a cause of STI symptoms, MG is widespread in Ghana, exhibiting symptoms and prevalence comparable to those in other countries and linked to antimicrobial resistance. Future research using various molecular techniques is essential to monitor resistance trends and guide future antibiotic choices.
Authors
- Helena Dela (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8118-9965)
- Andrew G. Letizia
- Eric Behene (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7564-3794)
- Anne T. Fox
- Kennedy Kwasi Addo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5641-0274)
- Naiki Attram (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0286-1990)
- Terrel Sanders
- Hugo Vicente Miranda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8065-9259)
- Karen Ocansey
- Jennifer Nyamekye Yanney
Institutions
- Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (GH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2024-09-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-024-09880-2
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.38