Mycoplasma genitalium in the Far North Queensland backpacker population: An observational study of prevalence and azithromycin resistance.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mycoplasma genitalium is a sexually transmitted infection (STI), and a common cause of non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU). There is concern regarding the rise in prevalence of M. genitalium and rates of resistance to macrolide antibiotics. International backpackers represent a unique population that may be at an increased risk of STIs. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of M. genitalium and antibiotic resistance in international backpackers.

Methods

First void urine samples were obtained utilising opportunistic sampling from 294 non-treatment-seeking international backpackers at a variety of hostels in Cairns, Queensland Australia. Participants also answered a fixed-answer survey regarding sociodemographic characteristics and sexual risk behavi

SUBMITTER: Trevis T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6112622 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature