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STI & HIV World Congress 2017

July 9, 2017 - July 12, 2017

The Program is out, World STI Rio has a strong focus on Mycoplasma genitalium. Mark your programs for Tim Read’s Presentation on the 12th of July where he talks about a clinical treatment pathway for MG, and the Late Breaking Special Mycoplasma genitalium Symposia Tuesday 11th of July at 3.30pm.


“Improved outcomes following resistance-guided treatment of Mycoplasma genitalium infection.”
Author
Tim Read from Melbourne Sexual Health
Description
Latest data and experiences using ResistancePlus™ MG as part of clinical treatment pathway.
Presented on Wednesday 12th 13:30-15:00 session

Late Breaking Special Mycoplasma genitalium Symposium

Tuesday afternoon, immediately following Symposium 11, this clinically-focused event features Dr. Catriona Bradshaw from Melbourne Sexual Health and Dr. Charlotte Gaydos of the John Hopkins University School of Medicine.

They will present their clinical experiences with Mycoplasma genitalium infections, observed links with Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), other complications, and how antimicrobial sensitivity and resistance screening can be effectively used in clinical patient management.

Mycoplasma genitalium: Clinical Observations & Experiences

July 11th @ 3:30pm – 4:00pm
Room: Alhambra 1

Speakers

Dr. Catriona Bradshaw
Melbourne Sexual Health

    M.genitalium management in the era of escalating antimicrobial resistance.

Catriona-Bradshaw-Profile

Dr. Charlotte Gaydos
John Hopkins University School of Medicine

                Beyond PID Syndromic Management: Does the Diagnosis of M.genitalium play a Role?

    Charlotte-Gaydos-Profile

Key Presentations at STI World Congress

Abstract Presentation Title
“Antimicrobial treatment of Mycoplasma genitalium.”
Author
Jørgen Skov Jensen, Statens Serum Institut, Copenhagen, Denmark
Presented
SYMPOSIUM 11 | July 11th – 2:00pm-2:20pm

Abstract Presentation Title
“Clinical management of M. genitalium”
Author
Lisa Manhart, University of Washington, USA
Presented
SYMPOSIUM 11 | July 11th – 2:20pm-2:40pm

Abstract Presentation Title
Prevalence of Mycoplasma genitalium and macrolide resistance in asymptomatic men who have sex with men (MSM) attending a sexual health centre.
Author
Tim Read from Melbourne Sexual Health
Presented
ORAL PRESENTATION SESSION 12 (Talk 4) | July 11th – 2:30pm – 3:30pm

Abstract Presentation Title
Clearance of Mycoplasma genitalium and Trichomonas vaginalis among adolescents and young adults with pelvic inflammatory disease: results from the Tech-N Study.
Author
Maria Trent
Presented
ORAL PRESENTATION SESSION 10 (Talk 6) | July 11th – 2:30pm – 3:30pm

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