Journal of Bacteriology & Parasitology

Laboratory of Bacteriology and Virology, CHU Aristide Le Dantec, Dakar, Senegal

Biography

Msc Microbiology, PhD Virology Expert on Vaccines and Antimicrobials Co-founder of African Vaccines Manufacturing Initiative (AVMI) CEO Africaseptic (Vaccines and Biological Products in Africa) International Coordinator of Vaccinology Training Degree International Coordinator of Antimicrobial Training Degree Applied and Fundamental Microbiology Research Laboratory Faculty of Medecine, Pharmacy and Odontology Micro CSB/CISMED Group/ Dakar / Senegal

Publications

• Research Article   
  Sexually Transmitted Pathogens in Key Populations Attending the Institute of Social Hygiene Hospital in Dakar, Senegal
  Author(s): Halimatou Diop-Ndiaye*, Dieng A, Gaye A, Ba-Diallo A, Lo Ndiaye SM, Tine A, Mboup M, Ndiaye AJS, Diaz CF, Dembele B, Ngom CS, Sene N, Diouf A, Sow A, Sarr A, Ndiaye B, Diagne H, Camara M and Boye CSB
  
  Introduction: Chlamydia trachomatis urogenital infection is one of the leading causes of bacterial Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and responsible for many complications. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of sexually transmitted pathogens in key populations in Senegal. Materials and methods: A retrospective study from January to December 2018 was carried out at the Institute of Social Hygiene in 2 key populations namely Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) and Female Sex Workers (FSW) presented symptoms of STIs. For each patient, blood samples and urethral or vaginal sample were collected. Diagnostic of STIs microorganisms including Treponema pallidum, C. trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Trichomonas vaginalis was performed. Results: Two hundred fourteen patients (1.. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2155-9597.21.12.395

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