The diagnostic accuracy of pooled testing from multiple individuals for the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae: a systematic review

ABSTRACT: Objectives: Molecular testing for Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) is costly. Therefore, we appraised the evidence regarding pooling samples from multiple individuals to test for CT/NG. Methods: In this systematic review, we searched 5 databases (2000-2021). Studi...

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Main Authors: Yangqi Xu, Lily Aboud, Eric P.F. Chow, Maeve B. Mello, Teodora Wi, Rachel Baggaley, Christopher K. Fairley, Rosanna Peeling, Jason J. Ong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-05-01
Series:International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1201971222001473