Molecular identification of endocervical Chlamydia trachomatis infection among gestations at risk for preterm birth in Ecuador

Medina, Marcela; Moya, Walter; Hidalgo, Luis; Calle, Andrés; Terán, Enrique; Chedraui, Peter

doi:10.1007/s00404-008-0647-y

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“…There have been multiple studies on the role of CT infection in preterm delivery. Some of these studies have mentioned its role in preterm delivery, while some have ruled it out as an influential factor ( 10 – 13 ). Therefore, in the present study, we aimed to perform a more precise analysis of the role of CT infection in preterm delivery by examining women’s cervical swabs and umbilical cord blood samples.…”

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The role of Chlamydia trachomatis in preterm delivery: a case-control study in Besat Hospital, Sanandaj, Iran (2018-2019)

Ahmadi¹,

Farhadifar²,

Sharami³

et al. 2020

IJM

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Background and Objectives: Preterm delivery is an important subject in gynecology, obstetrics and pediatrics. It is defined as regular uterine contractions every five to eight minutes or less, lasting for 30 seconds. It is associated with progressive changes in the cervix, resulting in delivery after 22 weeks and before 37 weeks of gestation. This study aimed to evaluate the role of Chlamydia trachomatis infection in women with preterm delivery. Materials and Methods: This case-control study was performed on 75 women with preterm delivery (case group) and 75 women with term delivery (control group). The research tools included a questionnaire, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay of cervical swab samples and ELISA assay of umbilical cord blood samples. Fisher’s exact test and t test were also performed to compare qualitative variables between the two groups. Results: In this study, the mean age of subjects was 26.55 ± 0.53 years in the control group and 26.76 ± 0.56 years in the case group. The prevalence of C. trachomatis in the cervical swab samples was 7 (9.33%) in the control group and 2 (2.67%) in the case group. There was no C. trachomatis IgM antibody in either of the groups, while there was 1 (1.33%) C. trachomatis IgG antibody in both groups. Conclusion: The results of the present study showed that there was no significant relationship between C. trachomatis infection and preterm delivery.

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The role of Chlamydia trachomatis in preterm delivery: a case-control study in Besat Hospital, Sanandaj, Iran (2018-2019)

Ahmadi¹,

Farhadifar²,

Sharami³

et al. 2020

IJM

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Female genital Chlamydia trachomatis infection: where are we heading?

Mylonas

2012

Arch Gynecol Obstet

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A routine screening for young women and screening during pregnancy is recommended in several countries. However, additional prospective studies of the effectiveness of chlamydia screening are warranted and might be feasible within established screening programs. Moreover, the transition from cervicitis to infertility should be also evaluated in future controlled studies to underline the existing evidence. Additionally, there is an urgent need to educate and inform health-care providers about implementation of screening programs to reduce the spread of chlamydial infection. Moreover, awareness and use of screening programs by the public is needed, which requires informational campaigns for the general public using different media. For improved screening strategies and public awareness, novel approaches have to be developed and evaluated. Finally, guidelines should be actively disseminated to all medical practitioners to increase their use in daily practice. Although the major socioeconomic and public health concerns of C. trachomatis infection are recognized, several considerations and additional measures for addressing this increasingly urgent health problem remain.

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Effect of Chlamydia trachomatis on adverse pregnancy outcomes: a meta-analysis

Jin

Zhu

et al. 2020

Arch Gynecol Obstet

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Molecular identification of endocervical Chlamydia trachomatis infection among gestations at risk for preterm birth in Ecuador

Abstract: Although the causative role of CT infection for these antenatal complications cannot be completely ruled out, its presence may justify an antenatal routine screening program in order to provide appropriate therapy.

Cited by 6 publications

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The role of Chlamydia trachomatis in preterm delivery: a case-control study in Besat Hospital, Sanandaj, Iran (2018-2019)

The role of Chlamydia trachomatis in preterm delivery: a case-control study in Besat Hospital, Sanandaj, Iran (2018-2019)

Female genital Chlamydia trachomatis infection: where are we heading?

Effect of Chlamydia trachomatis on adverse pregnancy outcomes: a meta-analysis

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