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ReviewThe Journal of molecular diagnostics : JMD2006

Nucleic acid amplification testing for Neisseria gonorrhoeae: an ongoing challenge.

David M Whiley, John W Tapsall, Theo P Sloots

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Review in The Journal of molecular diagnostics : JMD, 2006. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 60 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

60 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

David M WhileyClinical Virology Research Unit, Sir Albert Sakzewski Virus Research Centre, Royal Children's Hospital & Health Service District, Herston Road, Herston, Queensland, Australia 4029. d.whiley@uq.edu.au
John W Tapsall
Theo P Sloots

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) for the detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae became available in the early 1990s. Although offering several advantages over traditional detection methods, N. gonorrhoeae NAATs do have some limitations. These include cost, risk of carryover contamination, inhibition, and inability to provide antibiotic resistance data. In addition, there are sequence-related limitations that are unique to N. gonorrhoeae NAATs. In particular, false-positive results are a major consideration. These primarily stem from the frequent horizontal genetic exchange occurring within the Neisseria genus, leading to commensal Neisseria species acquiring N. gonorrhoeae genes. Furthermore, some N. gonorrhoeae subtypes may lack specific sequences targeted by a particular NAAT. Therefore, NAAT false-negative results because of sequence variation may occur in some gonococcal populations. Overall, the N. gonorrhoeae species continues to present a considerable challenge for molecular diagnostics. The need to evaluate N. gonorrhoeae NAATs before their use in any new patient population and to educate physicians on the limitations of these tests is emphasized in this review.

Indexed as

Molecular Diagnostic TechniquesCross ReactionsDNA, BacterialDNA ProbesGonorrheaHumansNeisseria gonorrhoeaeNucleic Acid Amplification TechniquesPharyngeal DiseasesRectal DiseasesSensitivity and SpecificityDNA, BacterialDNA Probes

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PMID16436629
PMCPMC1871692

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