Chlamydia trachomatis among HIV infected patients using PCR technique

Shah, Yogendra; Shrestha, Ayushka; Adhikari, Nirakar; Pant, Khem Raj; Khadka, KS; Acharya, Bishnu; Pandey, BD

doi:10.3126/jmcjms.v1i2.9261

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“…Limited studies report the true prevalence of genital chlamydiasis in Nepal and differ in the population investigated, methods used and the location conducted. Studies in HIV patients, 11 female sex workers 5 and postpartum women in a rural population 12 revealed a slightly lower rate of positivity of 4.2%, 2.8% and 1%, respectively, than ours (6%). This variation in the result is likely to be due to differences in the respective study population.…”

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Chlamydia trachomatis in women with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID): report from a tertiary center in eastern Nepal

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Chlamydia trachomatis is an important agent of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) globally. Laboratory diagnosis, which is vital for early and appropriate treatment, remains a challenge in resource-limited settings. Our study was undertaken to detect C. trachomatis in women with clinical features of PID. Three endocervical swabs, each obtained from 100 women clinically diagnosed with PID, were subjected to C. trachomatis antigen detection, microscopy and bacteriological culture. Logistic regression was used to assess the risk factors associated with PID. C. trachomatis antigen was present in 6%. The use of hormonal contraception, previous history of PID and a smoking habit were found to have statistically significant association in those who tested positive. Adjunctive use of rapid Chlamydia antigen test with a routinely practiced syndromic approach is beneficial for timely and appropriate antimicrobial therapy in women with PID.

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