Etiology of urethral discharge in West Africa: the role of Mycoplasma genitalium and Trichomonas vaginalis

• Main Authors: Pépin Jacques (Author), Sobéla François (Author), Deslandes Sylvie (Author), Alary Michel (Author), Wegner Karsten (Author), Khonde Nzambi (Author), Kintin Frédéric (Author), Kamuragiye Aloys (Author), Sylla Mohammed (Author), Zerbo Petit-Jean (Author), Baganizi Énias (Author), Koné Alassane (Author), Kane Fadel (Author), Mâsse Benoit (Author), Viens Pierre (Author), Frost Eric (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The World Health Organization, 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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OBJECTIVE: To determine the etiological role of pathogens other than Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis in urethral discharge in West African men. METHODS: Urethral swabs were obtained from 659 male patients presenting with urethral discharge in 72 primary health care facilities in seve...