Detection of mixed infection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae

We report the first published evidence, to our knowledge, of the demonstration of the potential existence of mixed infections of Neisseria gonorrhoeae in vivo through the use of a highly discriminatory genotypic technique.

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Published in:Sexually transmitted infections 2003-02, Vol.79 (1), p.56-58
Main Authors: Martin, I M C, Ison, C A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antigens, Bacterial - genetics
Bacterial Typing Techniques - methods
Diagnosis
Electrophoresis, Polyacrylamide Gel
Genetic aspects
Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea - diagnosis
Humans
Infections
Male
Methods
mixed infection
molecular typing
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Neisseria gonorrhoeae - genetics
Neisseria gonorrhoeae - isolation & purification
Patients
Polymerase Chain Reaction - methods
Sensitivity and Specificity
Sexually transmitted diseases
Short Report
Subcultures
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Summary:We report the first published evidence, to our knowledge, of the demonstration of the potential existence of mixed infections of Neisseria gonorrhoeae in vivo through the use of a highly discriminatory genotypic technique.
ISSN:1368-4973
1472-3263
DOI:10.1136/sti.79.1.56