Publications by authors named "N S Abbai"
Introduction: Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) is the etiological agent of the common non-viral sexually transmitted infection (STI), trichomoniasis. TV can inherently harbour Mycoplasma hominis and Trichomonas vaginalis virus (TVV) species. Endosymbiosis of TV with M.
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- * A systematic review of 525 articles led to the selection of 20 studies, revealing a pooled prevalence of Ng/Ct among MSM at 27%, with South Africa reporting the highest at 38%.
- * The findings highlight a significant STI burden in SSA, emphasizing the urgent need for improved health education, testing, and treatment strategies for the MSM population in the region.
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- The study examines the bacterial composition of the urinary microbiome in South African men who have sex with men (MSM) and its relationship to C. trachomatis infection.
- Using urine samples from 200 MSM, researchers analyzed 23 samples through gene sequencing, identifying key bacteria like Streptococcus and Staphylococcus.
- The findings suggest that there is no significant difference in microbial diversity between MSM with or without C. trachomatis, adding valuable insights into the urinary microbiome of MSM.
The escalating antibiotic resistance rates in () are now a grave concern. There is a critical need for alternative treatment options for infection since has developed resistance to multiple antibiotics used for treatment. In this study, plant nanoemulsions from , , and were tested for their antimicrobial properties against The study also assessed the toxicity of these plant nanoemulsions using human erythrocytes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Chlamydia genital infections continue to be a serious health concern globally. Previous studies have reported that Chlamydia trachomatis infection alters the vaginal microbiota of infected women. This study investigated differences in the vaginal microbiome of South African pregnant women living with HIV with and without C.
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