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BACKGROUND Genital Chlamydia infection (GCI) and the associated pathologies have been implicated in tubal infertility. Though the actual pathologic mechanisms are still uncertain, oxidative stress and other factors have been implicated. The purpose of the study was to determine the possible contribution of female reproductive hormones and biomarkers of oxidative stress in genital Chlamydial inf...

BACKGROUND The focus of Chlamydia trachomatis screening and testing lies more on women than on men. The study aim was to establish by systematic review the prevalence of urogenital Chlamydia trachomatis infection in men and women in the general population. METHODS Electronic databases and reference lists were searched from 2000 to 2013 using the key words "Chlamydia trachomatis", "population-...

During a study on Trypanosoma equiperdum propagation in adult male Wistar rats, four rats died spontaneously. Two of the dead animals were subjected to post mortem examination. From different organs of the rats, chlamydiae were isolated and confirmed by PCR and DNA sequencing as Chlamydophila psittaci. The results show that infection with Chlamydophila psittaci may occur in laboratory rats. Suc...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate serum chlamydia antibody titers (CATs) in tubal occlusion or previous ectopic pregnancy and the associated risk factors. METHODS The study population consisted of 55 women wih tubal damage and 55 parous women. CAT was measured using the whole-cell inclusion immunofluorescence test and cervical chlamydial DNA detected by PCR. Odds ratios were calculated to assess variable...

BACKGROUND Misperceptions persist that intrauterine device placement is related to pelvic infections and Chlamydia and gonorrhea testing results are needed prior to placement. OBJECTIVE We sought to evaluate the relationship of Chlamydia and gonorrhea screening to pelvic infection for up to 2 years following placement of the levonorgestrel 52-mg intrauterine system. STUDY DESIGN A total of ...

BACKGROUND AND METHODOLOGY The National Chlamydia Screening Programme offers opportunistic screening for genital Chlamydia trachomatis infection to young people aged 15-24 years in England. Screening packs are available in many different settings, including community sexual health clinics, colleges and community pharmacies. This article focuses on screening through community pharmacies. Current...

Reactive infectious mucosal eruptions (RIME) following Chlamydia pneumoniae infection is a rare and poorly understood clinical presentation that can pose diagnostic challenge. We report the case of previously healthy 21-year old male with cough, fever, numerous penile mouth ulcers, severe conjunctivitis. Several differential diagnoses, including Herpes simplex infection, were considered before ...