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If symptoms are present (discharge, itching, pain when urinating)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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After unprotected sex<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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When preparing for pregnancy or during gestation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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If infections are suspected that are not detected by PCR or ELISA (ureaplasma<\/a>, gardnerella, mycoplasma<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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If there are relapses after treatment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What does bacteriological culture show?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Type of pathogen:<\/strong> bacteria, fungi, opportunistic pathogens<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Number of colonies:<\/strong> allows you to assess the intensity of the inflammatory process<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Antibiotic test:<\/strong> sensitivity of the pathogen to basic antibacterial drugs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\nResearch material<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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swab from the vagina, cervical canal, urethra<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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urine or ejaculate sample<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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in women, seeding from the posterior vaginal vault is possible<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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in men - prostate gland secretion<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Advantages of the method<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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high sensitivity and specificity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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accurate identification of the bacterial species<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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determination of antibiotic resistance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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detection of mixed infections<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Table: Comparison of STI diagnostic methods<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\n \nMethod<\/th>\n What does it reveal?<\/th>\n Time to get the result<\/th>\n Sensitivity<\/th>\n Possibility of treatment selection<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n PCR<\/td>\n Pathogen DNA<\/td>\n 1\u20132 days<\/td>\n High<\/td>\n None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n ELISA<\/td>\n Antibodies<\/td>\n 2\u20133 days<\/td>\n Medium<\/td>\n Indirectly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Back-sowing<\/strong><\/td>\n Live bacteria<\/td>\n 5\u20137 days<\/strong><\/td>\n High<\/strong><\/td>\n Yes (antibiotic test)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nHow to prepare for the analysis<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Abstain from sexual intercourse for 48 hours before the test.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Do not use local antiseptics or suppositories.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Stop taking antibiotics 5\u20137 days before the test<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Do not urinate for at least 2 hours before taking the swab (for men)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Target audience of the article<\/strong><\/h2>\n
This material was created for:<\/p>\n
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sexually active people<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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women who are planning a pregnancy or are already pregnant<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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people who are tested for STIs after accidental exposure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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couples with suspected urogenital infections<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
STI culture is a thorough and evidence-based diagnostic approach that provides the physician with an accurate picture of the infection and helps avoid treatment errors. It is advisable to combine it with other diagnostic methods for a complete clinical assessment.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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