Diagnostic accuracy of the Xpert CT/NG and OSOM Trichomonas Rapid assays for point-of-care STI testing among young women in South Africa: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Syndromic management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) omits asymptomatic infections, particularly among women. Accurate point-of-care assays may improve STI care in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). We aimed to evaluate the diagnostic performance of the Xpert Chlamydia trachomatis/Neisseria gonorrhoeae (CT/NG) and OSOM Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) Test as part of a STI care model for young women in South Africa.

Design

Diagnostic evaluation conducted as part of a prospective cohort study (CAPRISA 083) between May 2016 and January 2017.

Setting

One large public healthcare facility in central Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa PARTICIPANTS: 247 women, aged 18-40 years, attending for sexual and reproductive services to the

SUBMITTER: Garrett N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6367982 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature