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New Multiplex Real-time PCR for Genital Ulcer Disease

NCT01688258 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 50

Last updated 2017-07-13

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Summary

(i) To compare a new diagnostic PCR with established diagnostic procedures for T. pallidum (serology, dark field microscopy), H. ducreyi (cultivation), HSV types 1 and 2 (cultivation, PCR).

(ii) To assess the frequency of infections with T. pallidum, H. ducreyi and HSV types 1 and 2 in patients with genital, anal and oropharyngeal ulcers by a new PCR.

Conditions

  • Genital Ulcer Disease (GUD)

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Diagnostic swab

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Zurich

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Philipp Bosshard, PhD · University Hospital Zurich, Division of Dermatology

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
100 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2012-01-31
Primary Completion
2013-07-31
Completion
2013-07-31

Countries

  • Switzerland

Study Locations

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