Diagnosing sexually transmitted infections in resource-constrained settings: challenges and ways forward.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain prevalent and are increasing in several populations. Appropriate STI diagnosis is crucial to prevent the transmission and sequelae of untreated infection. We reviewed the diagnostic accuracy of syndromic case management and existing point-of-care tests (POCTs), including those in the pipeline, to diagnose STIs in resource-constrained settings.

Methods

We prioritized updating the systematic review and meta-analysis of the diagnostic accuracy of vaginal discharge from 2001 to 2015 to include studies until 2018. We calculated the absolute effects of different vaginal flowcharts and the diagnostic performance of POCTs on important outcomes. We searched the peer-reviewed literature for previously conducted systematic revi

SUBMITTER: Wi TE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6715950 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature