scholarly journals 1532. Demographics and Population Epidemiology of Mycoplasma genitalium infection: Correlation to Co-Infection and prior STI history

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S766-S767
Author(s):  
Josh Kostera ◽  
Jose Santiago
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Chlamydia Trachomatis ◽  
Neisseria Gonorrhoeae ◽  
Trichomonas Vaginalis ◽  
Mycoplasma Genitalium ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The United States ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Study Population

Abstract Background Despite reports in the past few years that Americans are having less sex, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reported in 2019 that sexually transmitted infection (STI) cases are at an all-time high in the United States. The CDC report included statistics on confirmed cases of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae, but did not include data for Trichomonas vaginalis and Mycoplasma genitalium. Although Trichomonas vaginalis and Mycoplasma genitalium are generally recognized agents responsible for STI’s, there is limited prevalence data in the United States. Methods Herein we present STI prevalence and socio-demographic epidemiological data associated with patients enrolled in a multicenter STI study using the automated multiplex qualitative CE marked assay, Alinity m STI. The enrolled study population reflected a diverse number of participants with an approximately equal male to female ratio, prior STI history, single and married, education levels from primary to post-graduate, as well as different ethnicities. Results Participants in this study population who have previously been diagnosed with an STI had an overall Mycoplasma genitalium prevalence rate that was approximately double those who have not been previously diagnosed with an STI. Furthermore, the co-infection rate for Mycoplasma genitalium and Trichomonas vaginalis was as high as 2.5% for vaginal swab specimens with an overall Mycoplasma genitalium prevalence of 11.6%. The overall prevalence of Trichomonas vaginalis in women was 12.3%. Neisseria gonorrhoeae had the lowest overall prevalence in men and women at 2.4%, and Chlamydia trachomatis at had an overall prevalence of 9.8%. Conclusion Mycoplasma genitalium infections are generally asymptomatic in both men and women that contributes to up to 35% of non-chlamydial non-gonococcal urethritis in men and linked to cervicitis and pelvic inflammatory disease in women. Left untreated or not accurately diagnosed, STIs can cause significant, serious long-term health consequences including sexual, reproductive, and psychological well-being that present an extensive challenge and burden to public health in the United States. Disclosures Jose Santiago, PhD, Abbott (Employee)

scholarly journals Mycoplasma genitalium Detection in Urogenital Specimens from Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Men and Women by Use of the cobas TV/MG Test

2020 ◽  
Vol 58 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Van Der Pol ◽  
Ken B. Waites ◽  
Li Xiao ◽  
Stephanie N. Taylor ◽  
Arundhati Rao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Trichomonas Vaginalis ◽  
Mycoplasma Genitalium ◽  
The United States ◽  
Clinical Samples ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Asymptomatic Individuals ◽  
Asymptomatic Men

ABSTRACT Mycoplasma genitalium (MG) infections are a growing concern within the field of sexually transmitted infections. However, diagnostic assays for M. genitalium have been limited in the United States. As most infections are asymptomatic, individuals can unknowingly pass the infection on, and the prevalence is likely to be underestimated. Diagnosis of M. genitalium infection is recommended using a nucleic acid test. This multicenter study assessed the performance of the cobas Trichomonas vaginalis (TV)/MG assay (cobas) for the detection of M. genitalium, using 22,150 urogenital specimens from both symptomatic and asymptomatic men and women collected at geographically diverse sites across the United States. The performance was compared to a reference standard of three laboratory-developed tests (LDTs). The specificity of the cobas assay for M. genitalium ranged from 96.0% to 99.8% across symptomatic and asymptomatic men and women. The sensitivities in female vaginal swabs and urine samples were 96.6% (95% confidence interval [CI], 88.5 to 99.1%) and 86.4% (95% CI, 75.5 to 93.0%), respectively. The sensitivities in male urine and meatal swab samples were 100% (95% CI, 94.0 to 100%) and 85.0% (95% CI, 73.9 to 91.9%), respectively. This study demonstrated that the cobas assay was highly sensitive and specific in all relevant clinical samples for the detection of M. genitalium.

Aging, Vulnerability and Managing Type 2 Diabetes During a Pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 106-111
Author(s):  
Jasmin Tahmaseb McConatha
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Black Women ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Immigrant Woman ◽  
The United States ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Class Differences

Older men and women have been found to be more vulnerable to negative outcomes should they contract Covid19, particularly if they also have comorbid conditions such as type 2 diabetes. Cultural, racial, ethnic, and social class differences exist in vulnerability to Covid19 and in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes. In the United States, for example, diabetes rates for minority and immigrant populations are higher than for non-Hispanic whites. During the a social health crisis, it is helpful to explore the ways that illness management and associated vulnerability influences the ways that minority elders attempt to maintain and promote their well-being. This paper presents a case study example of an older immigrant woman, diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and her struggle to manage her illness during a pandemic. The risk of developing diabetes in the United States is 3 to 1 and risks increase with age (American Diabetes Association, 2020).  Almost 50 % of black women as well as Hispanic men and women will develop diabetes in their lifetime (CDC, 2019). Disparities such as these have their origin in intersecting risk factors such as health care and lifestyle factors such as tress, poverty, weight, diet, and exercise patterns. Being a member of an ethnic minority and being overweight are the two significant factors associated with the onset of type 2 diabetes. During the coronavirus epidemic, these same factors also increase the risk for infection and for greater complications, even death as a result of infection (Society for Women’s Health Research, 2020). This essay illustrates the increased vulnerability and challenges including loneliness facing older women with type 2 diabetes during pandemic isolation.    

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

2015 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
pp. 200-203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Henk Dubbink ◽  
Dewi J. de Waaij ◽  
Myrte Bos ◽  
Lisette van der Eem ◽  
Cécile Bébéar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chlamydia Trachomatis ◽  
Neisseria Gonorrhoeae ◽  
Trichomonas Vaginalis ◽  
Mycoplasma Genitalium ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
African Women ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
South African Women

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 ofChlamydia trachomatis,Neisseria gonorrhoeae,Mycoplasma genitalium, andTrichomonas vaginalisinfections as well as the characteristics of bacterial loads.

scholarly journals Lost opportunity to save newborn lives: variable national antenatal screening policies for Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (7) ◽  
pp. 660-666 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandra Medline ◽  
Dvora Joseph Davey ◽  
Jeffrey D Klausner
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Chlamydia Trachomatis ◽  
Neisseria Gonorrhoeae ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
National Level ◽  
The United States ◽  
World Health ◽  
Antenatal Screening ◽  
Ministry Of Health

Unfavorable pregnancy outcomes caused by Chlamydia trachomatis or Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection are well known. The first step in addressing antenatal C. trachomatis and N. gonorrhoeae infection is a national policy to screen all pregnant women for C. trachomatis and N. gonorrhoeae, regardless of symptoms. The aim of this study was to inform policy makers on the presence of antenatal screening recommendations for C. trachomatis and N. gonorrhoeae infection. We conducted a three-part study from June 2015 to February 2016. We analyzed English and French language information online on Ministry of Health websites regarding C. trachomatis and N. gonorrhoeae antenatal screening. We referenced both primary official country and regional policy documents. We contacted the Ministry of Health directly if the information on the national antenatal screening was outdated or unavailable. In parallel, we sent a survey to the regional representative from the World Health Organization to help collect country-level data. Fourteen countries have current policies for antenatal screening of C. trachomatis and/or N. gonorrhoeae infection: Australia, the Bahamas, Bulgaria, Canada, Estonia, Japan, Germany, Latvia, New Zealand, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Romania, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Australia, New Zealand, and Latvia and the United States restricted antenatal screening to women ≤25 years old and those of higher risk. Several countries responded that they had policies to treat pregnant women with symptoms. This is the currently recommended WHO guideline but is not the same as universal screening. North Korea had policies in place which were not implemented due to lack of personnel and/or supplies. National level policies to support routine screening for C. trachomatis and N. gonorrhoeae infection to prevent adverse pregnancy and newborn outcomes are uncommon.

scholarly journals Cervical Cytology of Samples with Ureaplasma urealyticum, Ureaplasma parvum, Chlamydia trachomatis, Trichomonas vaginalis, Mycoplasma hominis, and Neisseria gonorrhoeae Detected by Multiplex PCR

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Fabiana Pirani Carneiro ◽  
Andersen Charles Darós ◽  
Adriana Cysneiro Milhomem Darós ◽  
Tércia Maria Mendes Lousa de Castro ◽  
Marcos de Vasconcelos Carneiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chlamydia Trachomatis ◽  
Neisseria Gonorrhoeae ◽  
Multiplex Pcr ◽  
Trichomonas Vaginalis ◽  
Ureaplasma Urealyticum ◽  
Mycoplasma Hominis ◽  
Mycoplasma Genitalium ◽  
Diagnostic Methods ◽  
Pap Smears ◽  
Ureaplasma Parvum

Introduction. Despite increasing application of molecular diagnostic methods for the detection of sexually transmitted infections, the cytological findings in pap smears of patients with pathogens that can be identified only by PCR are not yet well described. The aim of this study was to describe the most common cytological features in cervical pap smears of patients with Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Mycoplasma genitalium, Trichomonas vaginalis, Mycoplasma hominis, Ureaplasma urealyticum, and Ureaplasma parvum detected by multiplex PCR. Methods. Cervical samples for conventional and liquid-based cytology and for multiplex PCR were collected from women ranging from 23 to 54 years old, who underwent routine screening at a gynecological Unit. Results. Multiplex PCR was positive in 36.2% of the samples: Ureaplasma parvum 14.9%, Chlamydia trachomatis 10.6%, Trichomonas vaginalis 10.6%, Mycoplasma hominis 8.5%, Ureaplasma urealyticum 4.2%, Neisseria gonorrhoeae 2.1%, and Mycoplasma genitalium (0). Multiple pathogens were observed in 12.8% of samples. Microscopic cervicitis (≥10 polymorphonuclear leukocytes/epithelial cell) and normal (predominantly lactobacillary) microbiota were the most frequent findings in the samples in which the pathogens were detected alone or in multiple infections, except for samples with Trichomonas vaginalis in which the coccobacillary microbiota was the most common. In samples with microscopic cervicitis and normal microbiota, those with at least one pathogen identified by multiplex PCR were significantly more frequent than those with no pathogen, 66.6% versus 33.3%. Conclusion. Failure to identify an inflammatory agent in pap smear with intense neutrophil exudate may suggest the presence of Ureaplasma parvum, Ureaplasma urealyticum, Chlamydia trachomatis, or Trichomonas vaginalis. A remark on the intensity of inflammation should be made in the reports of cervical pap smears so that this cytological finding can be correlated with clinical and PCR results.

Microbiota do colo uterino por Gram em pacientes com infeção por papilomavírus humano e outras infecções sexualmente transmissíveis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marina Mara Sousa de Oliveira ◽  
Hyan Staytskowy Magalhães Martins ◽  
Rafael Pereira de Vasconcelos ◽  
Renata Mirian Nunes Eleutério ◽  
José Eleutério Júnior
Keyword(s):  
Chlamydia Trachomatis ◽  
Neisseria Gonorrhoeae ◽  
Trichomonas Vaginalis ◽  
Ureaplasma Urealyticum ◽  
Mycoplasma Hominis ◽  
Mycoplasma Genitalium

Introdução: A microbiota vaginal é um complexo sistema com diversidade de microrganismos. A disbiose parece aumentar o risco de infecções, principalmente as sexualmente transmissíveis, entre as quais por papilomavírus humano, agente associado a lesões cervicais. Objetivo: Avaliar os diferentes tipos de microbiota cervical e as suas características no esfregaço de material residual de citologia em meio líquido, associando com o papilomavírus humano e com Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Mycoplasma genitalium, Mycoplasma hominis, Ureaplasma urealyticum, Trichomonas vaginalis. Métodos: O estudo analisou 179 casos que tinham material residual de citologia em meio líquido. Alíquota do material foi colocado em lâmina adequada, fixado a seco e corado por método de Gram para leitura em microscópio óptico. Outra alíquota foi utilizada para estudo em reação em cadeia da polimerase - transcriptase reversa e multiplex para pesquisas dos microorganismos associados a infecções sexualmente transmissíveis. O teste exato de Fisher com intervalo de confiança foi utilizado para significância estatística. O projeto foi aprovado em comitê de ética sob número 24071519.9.0000.5049 (UniChristus). Resultados: Os casos foram divididos conforme o escore de Nugent aplicado a esfregaços corados pelo método de Gram. Em microbiota cervical normal (escores de 0 a 3), 100 casos (55,86%); em microbiota intermediária (escore de 4 a 6), 51 casos (28,5%); em sugestivo de disbiose (escore de 7 a 10), 28 casos (15,64%). Nos casos de disbiose, foram observados: Chlamydia trachomatis (1[3,57%]), Mycoplasma hominis (7[25%]), Ureaplasma urealyticum (1[3,57%]), papilomavírus humano 16/45 (1[3,57%]), papilomavírus humano de alto risco (AR) (3[10,71%]) e AR e 16/45 (1[3,57%]). No grupo normal, foi a seguinte distribuição: Ureaplasma urealyticum (1[1%]), papilomavírus humano 16 (2[2%]), papilomavírus humano 18/45 (3[3%]), AR (13[13%]). No grupo intermediário, a distribuição foi: Ureaplasma urealyticum (2[3,9%]), papilomavírus humano AR (5[9,8%]) e papilomavírus humano AR, 16 (1[3,9%]). A única diferença significativa foi de Mycoplasma hominis na disbiose (p<0,0001). Conclusão: O estudo não evidenciou uma associação maior no grupo de disbiose com a maioria das infecções sexualmente transmissíveis, no entanto, com Mycoplasma hominis, foi significativo.

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