Publications by authors named "Mark Del Pilar"
Am J Clin Pathol
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Rectal and pharyngeal infections from gonorrhea and chlamydia increase the risk of HIV acquisition, highlighting the importance of screening high-risk asymptomatic individuals for these STIs.
- A study was conducted to compare the effectiveness of self-collected samples to clinician-collected samples, using the latter as the standard for accuracy.
- Results showed that self-collection is highly effective, with sensitivity and specificity rates of over 94%, suggesting it could make STI screening more accessible and convenient.
