Global epidemiology of Neisseria gonorrhoeae in infertile populations: protocol for a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

A key target of the WHO's 'Global Health Sector Strategy on sexually transmitted infections, 2016-2021' is achieving 90% reduction in Neisseria gonorrhoeae (gonorrhoea for short) incidence globally by 2030. Though untreated, gonorrhoea has been linked to infertility, the epidemiology of this infection in infertile populations remains poorly understood and somewhat a neglected area of reproductive health. Our proposed systematic review aims to fill this gap by characterising comprehensively gonorrhoea infection in infertile populations globally.

Methods and analysis

All available studies of gonorrhoea infection in infertile populations, including infertility clinic attendees, will be systematically reviewed informed by Cochrane Collaboration guidelines. Fi

SUBMITTER: Chemaitelly H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6538097 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature