Artículo
Lectura de 5 minutos
21 de agosto de 2025
SALUD COMUNITARIA Y GLOBAL
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La necesidad
Trichomoniasis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea are the three most prevalent, treatable STDs in the U.S. If left untreated, complications can include infertility, pelvic inflammatory disease, pregnancy complications, and increased risk of HIV acquisition.1
CDC recommends:1
CDC recommends:1
- Annual CT/NG screening of all sexually active women under 25
- Screening of other at-risk individuals including MSM*
- Testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, & trichomoniasis using NAATs^ (PCR)
- Timely testing to support prompt treatment decisions
(1) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Tricomoniasis: hoja informativa de los CDC. Consultado en agosto de 2021. https://www.cdc.gov/std/trichomonas/stdfact-trichomoniasis.htm
(2) Van Gerwen O, et al. Epidemiología, evolución natural, diagnóstico y tratamiento de Trichomonas vaginalis en hombres. Clin Infect Dis. 2021 de junio de 3; ciab514.
(3) Workowski KA, et al. Directrices de tratamiento de infecciones de transmisión sexual, 2021. MMWR Recomm Rep 2021;70 (No. RR-4):1–187.
* Terminación precoz del ensayo en el caso de los resultados positivos.
(2) Van Gerwen O, et al. Epidemiología, evolución natural, diagnóstico y tratamiento de Trichomonas vaginalis en hombres. Clin Infect Dis. 2021 de junio de 3; ciab514.
(3) Workowski KA, et al. Directrices de tratamiento de infecciones de transmisión sexual, 2021. MMWR Recomm Rep 2021;70 (No. RR-4):1–187.
* Terminación precoz del ensayo en el caso de los resultados positivos.
La solución
Accurate on-demand PCR results are ready when you need them
- On‑demand results can support clinical workflows by providing results during the patient visit
- The test supports the use of patient‑collected vaginal swab specimens in clinical settings
- The assay supports multiple validated specimen types
El impacto
Proporcione resultados rápidos a sus pacientes para:
- Enable test results during the patient visit
- Support efficient patient care workflows
- Support timely identification of infection to inform clinical management.
- Help inform appropriate clinical decision‑making regarding antibiotic use
