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Single gene targeted nanopore sequencing generally yielded higher pathogen specific read counts in qPCR positive samples than qPCR negative controls. Of the 26 CT, NG or MG infections identified by qPCR, 25 were clearly distinguishable from qPCR negative controls by read count. Discrimination of TV qPCR positives from qPCR negative controls was poorer as many had low pathogen loads (qPCR cycle threshold >35) which produced few specific reads. Real-time AMR profiling revealed that 3\/3 NG samples identified had\n gyrA<\/jats:italic>\n mutations associated with fluoroquinolone resistance, 2\/10 of TV had mutations related to metronidazole resistance, while none of the MG samples possessed\n 23S rRNA<\/jats:italic>\n gene mutations contributing to macrolide resistance.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n Single gene targeted nanopore sequencing for diagnosing and simultaneously identifying key antimicrobial resistance markers for four common genital STIs shows promise. 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