2009
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2303.2007.00534.x
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Chlamydia trachomatis detection in cervical PreservCyt specimens from an Irish urban female population

Abstract: 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 general practitioners for routine liquid‐based cervical smear screening in the Dublin area were recruited in the stu… Show more

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“…The rate of CLA resistance was also slightly higher in the female population, although none have reached the statistical significance. Macrolide antibiotics may be used for the treatment of Chlamydia infection that is prevalent in 5% of females in our catchment area [38].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The rate of CLA resistance was also slightly higher in the female population, although none have reached the statistical significance. Macrolide antibiotics may be used for the treatment of Chlamydia infection that is prevalent in 5% of females in our catchment area [38].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…29,32 This is probably due to the decreased frequency of sexual activity with age thus leading to a reduction in the prevalence in the older age group.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Chlamydia trachomatis, Ureaplasma urealyticum, Gardnerella vaginalis, Listeria monocytogenes and Neisseria gonorrhoeae are some of the bacteria localize in female genital tract (1). Chlamydia trachomatis (C. trachomatis) is the most causative agent of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STI) (2,3). There are about 90 million cases with STI throughout the world, annually (3).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Chlamydia trachomatis (C. trachomatis) is the most causative agent of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STI) (2,3). There are about 90 million cases with STI throughout the world, annually (3). It can cause cervicitis, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), and urethritis in women (4).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%