Mycoplasma Genitalium Infection and Associated Antimicrobial Resistance Among HIV-infected Male in Hong Kong

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

Worldwide, Mycoplasma genitalium (MG) is increasingly reported as an emerging cause of sexually transmitted infections. Internationally, the prevalence of MG is higher in male with urethritis and community groups especially among people living with HIV (PLHIV). While MG is treatable, antimicrobial resistance is a rising concern. This cross-sectional study aims to determine the prevalence of MG infection and the antimicrobial resistance pattern in HIV-infected male in Hong Kong. A total of 750 HIV-infected male attending HIV specialist clinic in Hong Kong would be recruited. The main outcome measures include prevalence of MG and resistance mutations to macrolide/fluoroquinolone in HIV-infected male; prevalence of MG/STI co-infections, as defined by concurrent detection of MG and one or more other bacterial STI.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: Male
Minimum Age: 18
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• aged 18 or older, male, HIV-infected, and are attendees of the HIV specialist clinic, and can communicate in written and spoken English or Chinese

Locations
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Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
RECRUITING
Hong Kong
Time Frame
Start Date: 2023-07-24
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-09-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 750
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Chinese University of Hong Kong

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