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View article: Chlamydia trachomatis genomes from rectal samples: description of a new clade comprising ompA-genotype L4 from Argentina
Chlamydia trachomatis genomes from rectal samples: description of a new clade comprising ompA-genotype L4 from Argentina Open
Graphical Abstract We describe a new lineage of Chlamydia trachomatis lymphogranuloma venereum identified in Argentina, carrying ompA -genotype L4. We also present further diversification of the globally circulating L2b lineage.
View article: Evaluating methods for genome sequencing of Chlamydia trachomatis and other sexually transmitted bacteria directly from clinical swabs
Evaluating methods for genome sequencing of Chlamydia trachomatis and other sexually transmitted bacteria directly from clinical swabs Open
Graphical Abstract Using target enrichment, RNA baits designed around a panel of bacterial sexually transmitted infections were used to fish target DNA from the clinical sample, leading to complete bacterial genome sequences.
View article: <i>Chlamydia trachomatis</i>genomes from rectal samples: description of new clade comprising<i>ompA</i>-genotype L4 from Argentina
<i>Chlamydia trachomatis</i>genomes from rectal samples: description of new clade comprising<i>ompA</i>-genotype L4 from Argentina Open
Whole genome analysis has provided us with insights into the evolution of Chlamydia trachomatis and recently into circulating strains which cause lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV). A large LGV outbreak of a new ompA -genotype, L2b, was first …
View article: The challenge of sequencing<i>Chlamydia trachomatis</i>and other bacterial sexually transmitted infections genomes directly from clinical swabs: the optimum solution
The challenge of sequencing<i>Chlamydia trachomatis</i>and other bacterial sexually transmitted infections genomes directly from clinical swabs: the optimum solution Open
Rates of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are rising and accessing their genomes provides information on strain evolution, circulating strains, and encoded antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Notable pathogens include Chlamydia…
View article: ompA Sequencing and Multilocus Sequence Typing of Lymphogranuloma Venereum Cases in Buenos Aires Reveal New Chlamydia trachomatis Genotypes
ompA Sequencing and Multilocus Sequence Typing of Lymphogranuloma Venereum Cases in Buenos Aires Reveal New Chlamydia trachomatis Genotypes Open
Since the Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) outbreak was first described in Buenos Aires in 2017, the detected strains presented peculiar characteristics. Our goal was to increase the understanding of the strains involved in the LGV outbreak …
View article: Chlamydiaceae-Like Bacterium in Wild Magellanic Penguins (Spheniscus magellanicus)
Chlamydiaceae-Like Bacterium in Wild Magellanic Penguins (Spheniscus magellanicus) Open
The family Chlamydiaceae is comprised of obligate intracellular bacteria, some of which are significant pathogens of humans and domestic animals. Magellanic penguins (Spheniscus magellanicus) are susceptible to Chlamydia psittaci outbreaks…
View article: Impact of a public health intervention for active surveillance and mitigation of SARS-CoV-2 in a district from Buenos Aires province, Argentina: a descriptive epidemiological study
Impact of a public health intervention for active surveillance and mitigation of SARS-CoV-2 in a district from Buenos Aires province, Argentina: a descriptive epidemiological study Open
Background The first case of SARS-CoV-2 was reported in Argentina on 3 March 2020. Measures to limit the spread of the virus were implemented, including complete lockdown (26 March). Nonetheless, the virus spread throughout the country, wi…
View article: In vitro inhibitory effect of Hydrocotyle bonariensis Lam. extracts over Chlamydia trachomatis and Chlamydia pneumoniae on different stages of the chlamydial life cycle
In vitro inhibitory effect of Hydrocotyle bonariensis Lam. extracts over Chlamydia trachomatis and Chlamydia pneumoniae on different stages of the chlamydial life cycle Open
Chlamydial infections in humans are widely distributed and are responsible for a variety of acute and chronic diseases. Both Chlamydia trachomatis and Chlamydia pneumoniae can lead to chronic conditions that have been linked …
View article: More than L2b in rectal lymphogranuloma venereum
More than L2b in rectal lymphogranuloma venereum Open
Lymphogranuloma venereum is a sexually transmitted infection that is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis serotypes L1, L2, or L3 and their variants. Since an outbreak of rectal lymphogranuloma venereum was reported in the Netherlands in 2003,1…
View article: ESI: científica sí, biologicista no. El trabajo de alumnos y profesionales de la salud en el aula de la escuela media
ESI: científica sí, biologicista no. El trabajo de alumnos y profesionales de la salud en el aula de la escuela media Open
En este articulo nos proponemos describir el proceso de transformacion que atravesamos como grupo de profesionales y estudiantes de las carreras de Farmacia y de Bioquimica de la Universidad de Buenos Aires durante la ultima decada, en el …
View article: Rectal Lymphogranuloma Venereum, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Rectal Lymphogranuloma Venereum, Buenos Aires, Argentina Open
Among 34 men with proctitis in Buenos Aires, Argentina, 16 (47%) had Chlamydia trachomatis infection, 11 (68.8%) of which were biovar lymphogranuloma venereum. The outbreak was probably local, as in Europe. In Argentina, lymphogranuloma ve…
View article: Decreased relative risk of pneumococcal pneumonia during the last decade, a nested case-control study
Decreased relative risk of pneumococcal pneumonia during the last decade, a nested case-control study Open
View article: Prevalencia y análisis filogenético de Chlamydia trachomatis en una población de mujeres de Posadas, Misiones
Prevalencia y análisis filogenético de Chlamydia trachomatis en una población de mujeres de Posadas, Misiones Open
Introducción. Chlamydia trachomatis es una de las bacterias más prevalentes en infecciones sexualmente transmisibles. En mujeres, la infección por C. trachomatis puede causar cervicitis y uretritis, aunque suele cursar en forma asintomátic…
View article: Optimization of <i>Trichomonas vaginalis</i> Diagnosis during Pregnancy at a University Hospital, Argentina
Optimization of <i>Trichomonas vaginalis</i> Diagnosis during Pregnancy at a University Hospital, Argentina Open
The aim of this study was to evaluate different methods for Trichomonas vaginalis diagnosis during pregnancy in order to prevent maternal and perinatal complications. A total of 386 vaginal exudates from pregnant women were analyzed. T. va…
View article: Prevalencia de la infección por Chlamydia trachomatis y factores de riesgo de infecciones transmisibles sexualmente en estudiantes universitarios
Prevalencia de la infección por Chlamydia trachomatis y factores de riesgo de infecciones transmisibles sexualmente en estudiantes universitarios Open
Chlamydia trachomatis genital infection is nowadays considered one of the most frequent causes of sexually transmitted infections (STI) in the world, mainly affecting the group of young people under 25 years old. The aim of this study was …