New Multiplex Real-time PCR for Genital Ulcer Disease

University of Zurich50 enrolled

Overview

(i) To compare a new diagnostic PCR with established diagnostic procedures for T. pallidum (serology, dark field microscopy), H. ducreyi (cultivation), HSV types 1 and 2 (cultivation, PCR). (ii) To assess the frequency of infections with T. pallidum, H. ducreyi and HSV types 1 and 2 in patients with genital, anal and oropharyngeal ulcers by a new PCR.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Genital Ulcer Disease (GUD)

Interventions

Diagnostic swabPROCEDURE

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 100 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion criteria: * Patient with genital, anal or oropharyngeal ulcers * Age minimum of 18 years. * Informed consent must be obtained from each patient/control patient in written form prior to any study procedure. Exclusion criteria: * Antibiotic therapy within 2 weeks before the visit

Locations (1)

University Hospital Zurich, Division of Dermatology

Zurich, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland

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