Accuracy of self-collection versus cervical sampling for the molecular diagnosis of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae in women attending gynecological services
This study demonstrates the feasibility and reliability of self-collection and first-catch urine samples as alternative methods for detecting <i>Chlamydia trachomatis</i> and has practical implications for improving STI detection and management programs.
Authors
- Gabriela Vasco (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8318-2465)
- Patricio Jácome
- Paterson Peñaherrera
- Karina Herrera Guzmán
- Cecilia Cruz-Betancourt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7385-4232)
- Katherine Tipán
- Sandy Pila
- Marisol Cabascango
- Katherine Logacho
Institutions
- Central University of Ecuador (EC)
- Ministerio de Salud Pública (EC)
- Instituto Ecuatoriano de Enfermedades Digestivas (EC)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Revista Brasileira Ginecologia e Obstetrícia
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.61622/rbgo/2025rbgo31
- Primary Topic
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00