Molecular diagnostics for gonorrhoea: implications for antimicrobial resistance and the threat of untreatable gonorrhoea

Low, NicolaNicolaLow0000-0003-4817-8986Unemo, MagnusMagnusUnemoSkov Jensen, JørgenJørgenSkov JensenBreuer, JudithJudithBreuerStephenson, Judith MJudith MStephenson2024-10-142024-10-142014-02https://boris-portal.unibe.ch/handle/20.500.12422/113317This Essay from Nicola Low and colleagues discusses the importance of the nucleic acid amplification tests for rapid detection of N. gonorrhoeae and its resistance determinants, as well as the importance of ensuring their rational use, as priorities for controlling both gonorrhoea and antimicrobial resistance. Please see later in the article for the Editors' Summary.en600 - Technology::610 - Medicine & health300 - Social sciences, sociology & anthropology::360 - Social problems & social servicesMolecular diagnostics for gonorrhoea: implications for antimicrobial resistance and the threat of untreatable gonorrhoeaarticle10.7892/boris.414682450354410.1371/journal.pmed.1001598