Infectious diseases
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Infectious Diseases – Urine as a sample type
Infectious diseases, including sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain a global health challenge. Human papillomavirus (HPV), the most common STI, is a major cause of cervical cancer and responsible for causing an estimated of 530,000 cases annually (1). Further, 357 million new cases of Chlamydia trachomatis (CT), Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG), syphilis, and Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) are recorded in people aged 15 to 49 yearly (1).
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI). More than half of the people sexually active have been infected by HPV. Human Papilloma viruses constitute a group of approximately 150 related viruses. More than 40 of these viruses are spread through sexual contact (oral, vaginal and anal). High risk sero-types of HPV are responsible for many forms of cancer, including cervical cancer (1). Most people do not realize they are infected, but do transmit the infection to others.
Chlamydia
Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI). It is caused by a bacterium called Chlamydia Trachomatis. Chlamydia is very contagious, and can endanger a patient’s fertility or sight. Yet, many patients do not know they are infected, since the symptoms of Chlamydia are not easily detectable. Chlamydia is transmitted through vaginal, anal or oral sex. It can also be transmitted by a mother to her child during vaginal childbirth (1). Ongoing research investigates the performance of the Colli-Pee device in the detection and screening of chlamydia.
Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Infections are easily transmitted between people through vaginal, anal, or oral sexual contact. The bacteria can infect the cervix, urethra, rectum, and/or less commonly known the throat or eyes. Ongoing research investigates the performance of the Colli-Pee in the detection and screening of Gonorrhea.
Mycoplasma Genitalium
Mycoplasma Genitalium is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI). Universally, research on this bacteria is still quite preliminary. It is caused by a bacterium called Mycoplasma Genitalium. Ongoing research investigates the performance of the Colli-Pee in de detection and screening of Mycoplasma Genitalium.
Trichomonas
Trichomonas is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI). It is caused by a bacterium called Trichomoniasis vaginalis. The infection is more common in women than in men and older women are more likely to have it than younger women. Trichomonas is transmitted through vaginal, anal, or oral sexual contact. Ongoing research investigates the performance of the Colli-Pee in the detection and screening of trichomonas.