INTRODUCTION Chiamydia trachomatis represents a causal factor of sexually transmitted infections (STI), the course of which is frequently asymptomatic. Chronic and relapsing infections with Chlamydia trachomatis may result in a disturbed function of oviducts, resulting in infertility. OBJECTIVES The aim of the study was to evaluate the relationship between manifestations of asymptomatic infec...

chlamydia trachomatis is the most prevalent sexually transmitted bacterial infection, with an estimated annual worldwide incidence of 50 million cases. a large proportion of those infected, particularly women, are asymptomatic, and these individuals serve as a major reservoir of infection. women are also at risk for serious reproductive tract complications with significant morbidity. in an effo...

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of cervical Chlamydia trachomatis infection by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in urban women undergoing routine cervical cytological screening and to investigate the relationship with age, cytology, smoking status and concurrent human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. METHODS A total of 996 women (age range 16-69 years) attending ...

Background: There is controversy over the role of asymptomatic genital tract infection of Chlamydia trachomatis (C. trachomatis) in the etiology of male infertility. Aim of the Study: Detection of chlamydia antibodies in seminal plasma of infertile men and its effect on semen parameters. patients and Methods : Semen samples were collected from 144 infertile male, 35 normal fertile male ,seminal...

Chlamydia species are susceptible in vitro to certain antibiotics, and various tetracyclines, macrolides, and fluoroquinolones are used for the treatment of Chlamydia trachomatis infections. Less is known about the in vitro susceptibility and chemical response to infection with Chlamydia pneumoniae. Results of in vitro studies from the literature and from my laboratory employing a tissue cultur...

BACKGROUND Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are among the most common causes of illness in the world and have far-reaching health, economic and social consequences for many countries. Failure to diagnose and treat STIs at an early stage may result in serious complications and sequels. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to determine the prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis infection in patients w...

Background: The incidence of anti-chlamydia trachomatis immunoglobulins in serninal plasma and serum of infertile men was detected by microimmuno fluorscence (MIF) test .The main objective was to determine and compare the performance of seminal plasma and serum in the diagnosis of chlamydia trachomatis genital infection in Iraqi infertile men. Patients and Method: Seminal fluid and blood sample...

BACKGROUND Chlamydia trachomatis is one of the major bacterial agents of the sexually transmitted diseases worldwide, especially among young females. There is no data regarding the prevalence of genital Chlamydia infection among young females in Kashan, Iran. OBJECTIVES The current study aimed to determine the prevalence of endocervical C. trachomatis infection among females aged 17 - 35 year...

BACKGROUND Chlamydia causes infertility and increases risk of HIV infection, and population-based studies provide essential information for effective infection control and prevention. This study examined Chlamydia trachomatis prevalence and risk factors among a representative sample of 18-49-year-old residents in Hong Kong. METHODS Census boundary map of 412 constituency areas was used as pri...

OBJECTIVES The aim of the study was to evaluate the incidence of Chlamydia trachomatis in patients with reactive arthritis (ReA) within the area of the Podlaskie province (north eastern Poland). MATERIAL AND METHODS The study concerned 323 patients including 132 women and 191 men diagnosed with ReA. The material for C. trachomatis was collected from the urethra in men and the cervical canal i...