Pre debate poll ! #vBASHH21 
Paddy Horner: 2/52 window is biologically implausible given sensitivity of NAAT assays, and denying testing risks reducing access to care
The ‘for’ debate conclusions -Paddy Horner #vBASHH21
@AchyutaNori: not all chlamydia tests are created equal; even though RNA typically degrades, it can sometimes persist (up to centuries!) Hard to tell if your infecting organism is alive/viable or not.
#vBASHH21 Goals are to avoid non-significant unviable positive CT results and overtreatment; chat contributors suggest testing at presentation *and* at 2 weeks via home kit. What do you do in your centre? Let us know
Time for the post-debate vote: have you changed your mind?
Now 42% for, 58% against! Very slight difference. Congrats to both presenters for very interesting arguments.
Now 42% for, 58% against! Very slight difference. Congrats to both presenters for very interesting arguments.
The RESULTS #vBASHH21 debate
Questions: do these arguments change for, eg. extragenital sites or special populations like MSM or pregnant people? Answer: we don't yet know.
Do asympto contacts need empiric therapy? Risk of complications is low, perhaps we should reconsider current approach.
Do asympto contacts need empiric therapy? Risk of complications is low, perhaps we should reconsider current approach.
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