World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Microbiology

D-Index
48
Citations
7160
World Ranking
4715
National Ranking
176

Overview

Sylvia M. Bruisten is affiliated with the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Their research primarily spans the fields of Medicine and Immunology and Microbiology, with particular focus on Microbiology, Epidemiology, and Infectious Diseases. Additional interests include Physiology and Surgery.

Their work extensively covers topics related to reproductive tract infections research, syphilis diagnosis and treatment, urinary tract infections management, cervical cancer and HPV research, bacterial infections and vaccines, sex work and related issues, as well as genital health and disease.

Frequent collaborators in their research include Henry J.C. de Vries, Alje P. van Dam, Maarten F. Schim van der Loeff, Hélène Zondag, and Elske Hoornenborg.

Below are some recent publications authored or co-authored by Sylvia M. Bruisten:

  • Delayed Laboratory Response to COVID-19 Caused by Molecular Diagnostic Contamination, 2020, Emerging Infectious Diseases
  • Efficacy of ertapenem, gentamicin, fosfomycin, and ceftriaxone for the treatment of anogenital gonorrhoea (NABOGO): a randomised, non-inferiority trial, 2022, The Lancet Infectious Diseases
  • Ongoing evolution of Chlamydia trachomatis lymphogranuloma venereum: exploring the genomic diversity of circulating strains, 2021, Microbial Genomics
  • Urine and vaginal microbiota compositions of postmenopausal and premenopausal women differ regardless of recurrent urinary tract infection and renal transplant status, 2022, Scientific Reports
  • Emergence of a Neisseria gonorrhoeae clone with reduced cephalosporin susceptibility between 2014 and 2019 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, revealed by genomic population analysis, 2021, Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy

This scientist frequently publishes in venues such as bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), PLoS ONE, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Clinical Infectious Diseases, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases.

Best Publications

  • Evidence of a large, international network of HCV transmission in HIV-positive men who have sex with men

    Thijis van de Laar;Oliver Pybus;Sylvia Bruisten;David Brown

  • Increase in HCV incidence among men who have sex with men in Amsterdam most likely caused by sexual transmission

    Thijs J.W. Van De Laar;Akke K. Van Der Bij;Maria Prins;Sylvia M. Bruisten

  • Proliferation-dependent HIV-1 infection of monocytes occurs during differentiation into macrophages.

    Hanneke Schuitemaker;Neeltje A. Kootstra;Marco H. G. M. Koppelman;Sylvia M. Bruisten

  • Origin of modern syphilis and emergence of a pandemic Treponema pallidum cluster

    Natasha Arora;Verena J. Schuenemann;Günter Jäger;Alexander Peltzer

  • Clinical Value of Treponema pallidum Real-Time PCR for Diagnosis of Syphilis

    R. Heymans;J. J. van der Helm;H. J. C. de Vries;H. S. A. Fennema

  • The association between ethnicity and vaginal microbiota composition in Amsterdam, the Netherlands

    Hanneke Borgdorff;Charlotte van der Veer;Robin van Houdt;Catharina J. Alberts

  • Spread of Hepatitis C Virus among European Injection Drug Users Infected with HIV: A Phylogenetic Analysis

    Liselotte van Asten;Inge Verhaest;Saida Lamzira;Ildefonso Hernandez-Aguado

  • Sexual behaviour and incidence of HIV and sexually transmitted infections among men who have sex with men using daily and event-driven pre-exposure prophylaxis in AMPrEP: 2 year results from a demonstration study.

    Elske Hoornenborg;Liza Coyer;Roel C A Achterbergh;Amy Matser

  • Comparative genomics of human Lactobacillus crispatus isolates reveals genes for glycosylation and glycogen degradation: implications for in vivo dominance of the vaginal microbiota

    Charlotte van der Veer;Rosanne Y. Hertzberger;Sylvia M. Bruisten;Hanne L. P. Tytgat

  • Diagnosing Genital Ulcer Disease in a Clinic for Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    S. M. Bruisten;I. Cairo;H. Fennema;A. Pijl

  • Frequent HCV reinfection and superinfection in a cohort of injecting drug users in Amsterdam

    Thijs J.W. van de Laar;Richard Molenkamp;Charlotte van den Berg;Janke Schinkel

  • Lactobacillus iners-dominated vaginal microbiota is associated with increased susceptibility to Chlamydia trachomatis infection in Dutch women: a case-control study

    Robin van Houdt;Bing Ma;Sylvia M Bruisten;Arjen G C L Speksnijder

  • Nasopharyngeal Carriage of Potential Bacterial Pathogens Related to Day Care Attendance, with Special Reference to the Molecular Epidemiology of Haemophilus influenzae

    Paul G. H. Peerbooms;Marlene N. Engelen;Dominique A. J. Stokman;Birgit H. B. van Benthem

  • Comparison between the LCx Probe system and the COBAS AMPLICOR system for detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections in patients attending a clinic for treatment of sexually transmitted diseases in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

    G. J. J. van Doornum;L. M. Schouls;A. Pijl;I. Cairo

  • Evaluation of High-Resolution Typing Methods for Chlamydia trachomatis in Samples from Heterosexual Couples

    Reinier J. M. Bom;Linus Christerson;Maarten F. Schim van der Loeff;Roel A. Coutinho

  • Molecular epidemiological studies show that hepatitis A virus is endemic among active homosexual men in Europe

    Kathrine Stene-Johansen;Grace Tjon;Eckart Schreier;Viviane Bremer

  • Bordetella holmesii DNA is not detected in nasopharyngeal swabs from Finnish and Dutch patients with suspected pertussis.

    Mia Antila;Qiushui He;Caroline de Jong;Ingrid Aarts

  • Practical Implementation of a Multiplex PCR for Acute Respiratory Tract Infections in Children

    Paul Gruteke;Afina S. Glas;Mirjam Dierdorp;Willem B. Vreede

  • The Cervicovaginal Microbiota in Women Notified for Chlamydia trachomatis Infection: A Case-Control Study at the Sexually Transmitted Infection Outpatient Clinic in Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    Charlotte van der Veer;Sylvia M. Bruisten;Jannie J. van der Helm;Henry J. C. de Vries

  • External Quality Assessment for Molecular Detection of Bordetella pertussis in European Laboratories

    G Muyldermans;O Soetens;M Antoine;S Bruisten

  • Changes in risk behavior and dynamics of hepatitis C virus infections among young drug users in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

    Thijs J.W. van de Laar;Miranda W. Langendam;Sylvia M. Bruisten;Esther A.E. Welp

  • Specific and Sensitive Detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae in Clinical Specimens by Real-Time PCR

    C. W. M. Geraats-Peters;M. Brouwers;P. M. Schneeberger;A. G. M. van der Zanden

  • Specific and sensitive diagnosis of syphilis using a real-time PCR for Treponema pallidum.

    A.G. Koek;S.M. Bruisten;M. Dierdorp;A.P. van Dam

Frequent Co-Authors

Maria Prins
Maria Prins University of Amsterdam
Roel A. Coutinho
Roel A. Coutinho University Medical Center Utrecht
R. A. Coutinho
R. A. Coutinho University of Amsterdam
Alje P. van Dam
Alje P. van Dam University of Amsterdam
Janke Schinkel
Janke Schinkel University of Amsterdam
Servaas A. Morré
Servaas A. Morré Maastricht University
Richard Molenkamp
Richard Molenkamp Erasmus University Rotterdam
Magnus Unemo
Magnus Unemo Örebro University
Katja C. Wolthers
Katja C. Wolthers University of Amsterdam
Nicholas R. Thomson
Nicholas R. Thomson Wellcome Sanger Institute

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

For those interested in microbiology, expanding your education through online healthcare degrees can open doors to various healthcare and research roles. These programs offer flexibility and access to specialized knowledge, allowing students to tailor their studies around careers that intersect with microbiology, such as clinical research or laboratory technology.

If public health appeals to you, pursuing one of the online public health masters programs easy to get into could be a strategic move. These programs often cover epidemiology and infectious diseases, which directly complement a microbiology background and prepare graduates for critical roles in disease prevention and health promotion.

Another meaningful career path linked to microbiology is becoming a child life specialist. While this role focuses on supporting children through medical experiences, knowledge of medical sciences including microbiology can enhance the understanding of patient care and healthcare environments.

For individuals facing challenges such as prior convictions, exploring the best associate degrees for felons can provide important pathways to re-enter the workforce. Many programs available online emphasize affordability and accessibility, helping students build foundational knowledge relevant to healthcare and microbiology-related careers.

Best Scientists Citing Sylvia M. Bruisten

Trending Scientists