Screening of Chlamydia trachomatis genital infection in a young Parisian population.

نویسندگان

  • J E Malkin
  • T Prazuck
  • M Bogard
  • A Bianchi
  • G Cessot
  • A S De Fanti
  • A Baldin
  • J M Bohbot
  • B Halioua
  • C Lafaix
چکیده

Asymptomatic Chlamydia trachomatis infections may represent an important reservoir for the agent and treating patients who have symptoms along with their partners may not be eVective in reducing the prevalence of C trachomatis infection. The aim of this study was to estimate the incidence of C trachomatis genital infection in a young population attending an anonymous and free HIV test centre and to find epidemiological factors associated with C trachomatis genital infection in that population.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Sexually transmitted infections

دوره 75 3  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1999