Rapid Detection of Genomic DNA Using Gold Nanoprobes Which Target the Gonococcal DNA Uptake Sequence.

The rapid spread of antimicrobial resistant continues to pose a serious threat to global health. To successfully treat and control gonococcal infections, rapid diagnosis is critical. Currently, nucleic acid amplification tests are the recommended diagnostic, however, these are both technically demanding and time consuming, making them unsuitable for resource-poor clinics.