Comparison of culture and different PCR assays for detection of Trichomonas vaginalis in self collected vaginal swab specimens Institute of Tropical Medicine
Objectives: DNA amplification techniques have become widely used for the diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections. For the detection of Trichomonas vaginalis, PCR techniques are not yet widely used despite the publication of several assays. The sensitivity and specificity of five independent primer sets were determined on self collected vaginal specimens obtained from female commercial sex workers.
Methods: Self collected ...
Methods: Self collected ...