Molecular Detection and Codetection of Lower Genital Tract Microorganisms among Women Attending an STI Referral Service in the Brazilian Amazon
Among 133 women attending an STI referral service in the Brazilian Amazon, multiplex real-time PCR identified a heterogeneous microbiological profile, including STI pathogens, bacterial vaginosis-associated microorganisms, Candida species, and frequent codetection. Clinical and epidemiological characteristics showed variable associations, while self-reported vaginal discharge had limited ability to distinguish specific molecular findings.
Authors
- Camila Gurgel dos Santos da Silva (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8528-4628)
- Maria das Graças Vale Barbosa Guerra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9579-0951)
- Sinésio Talhari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9753-6706)
- André Luiz Leturiondo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7202-5579)
- Sardinha Jc
- Cynthia de Oliveira Ferreira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3069-2434)
- Celilia de Lima Borges
- Silvana Paiva da Costa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8196-4528)
- Ana Claudia Chaves Camilo
- Carolina Talhari
- Susan Smith Doria
- Angelica Espinosa Miranda
Institutions
- AIDS Healthcare Foundation (US)
- Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do Amazonas (BR)
- Universidade do Estado do Amazonas (BR)
- Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Published
- 2026-10-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/olq.0000000000002425
- Primary Topic
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00