Pilot study to assess the presence of <I>Chlamydia trachomatis</I> in urine from 18-30-year-old males using EIA/IF and PCR

Detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and Mycoplasma hominis, genitalium and Ureaplasma urealyticum by Polymerase Chain Reaction in patients with sterile pyuria

“…These results suggest that C. trachomatis infection should be strongly considered in urine samples that show sterile pyuria. This is congruent with the conclusion of Basarab et al (2002) who showed that a significant number of C. trachomatis could be detected in urine specimens from sterile pyuria [27]. When compared to other studies from other countries, our results are still lower than that reported in Egypt (31%), Iran (22%), India (30.8%) and the UK (21%).…”

Gendered attitudes towards sexual relationships among adolescents attending nurse led sexual health clinics in England: a qualitative study

“…This epidemic of sexual ill health creates a number of health concerns. Chlamydia trachomatis infection is one of the leading causes of infertility among young women (Basarab et al. 2002).…”

Reaching Marginalized Young People Through Sexual Health Nursing Outreach Clinics: Evaluating Service Use and the Views of Service Users

“…Public Health Issues Sexual and reproductive ill health create a number of public health concerns. STIs can have long‐term effects on reproductive health, for example, C. trachomatis infection is one of the leading causes of infertility among young women in England (Baird, Green, King, Kinghorn, & Kudesia, 2002; Basarab, Browning, Lanham, & O'Connell, 2002). Furthermore, unintended pregnancy seriously limits the life chances of young mothers and impacts upon state welfare spending.…”