Laboratory of Bacteriology and Virology, CHU Aristide Le Dantec, Dakar, Senegal
Lo Ndiaye SM has extended his valuable service for many years and has been a recipient of many award and grants. His international experience includes various programs, contributions and participation in different countries for diverse fields of study. His research interests reflect in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals.
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»