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Chlamydia trachomatis Genital Infections

Microbial Cell, 2016
Etiology, transmission and protection: Chlamydia trachomatis is the leading cause of bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI) globally. However, C.
Catherine M. O’Connell, Morgan E. Ferone   +1 more
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Dysbiosis of the Vaginal Microbiota and Higher Vaginal Kynurenine/Tryptophan Ratio Reveals an Association with Chlamydia trachomatis Genital Infections

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2018
The natural course of Chlamydia trachomatis urogenital tract infections varies between individuals. While protective immunity can occur, some women can become reinfected, contributing to the development of severe pathology.
Noa Ziklo, Miranda E. Vidgen, Kuong Taing, Wilhelmina M. Huston, Peter Timms   +4 more
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Screening for Syphilis in Cases of Suspected Gonorrhea and Chlamydia Infections [PDF]

Global Pediatric Health, 2017
Background . In all cases of suspected sexually transmitted infections (STIs), it has been routine practice to screen for syphilis with a blood sample. The incidence of syphilis seems to be lower than that of commonly screened STIs. Objective .
Kumara V. Nibhanipudi MD, FAAP, FAAEM, Kenneth Cody MD   +1 more
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A multi-strategy antimicrobial discovery approach reveals new ways to treat Chlamydia. [PDF]

PLoS Biology
While the excessive use of broad-spectrum antibiotics is a major driver of the global antibiotic resistance crisis, more selective therapies remain unavailable for the majority of bacterial pathogens.
Magnus Ölander, Daniel Rea Vázquez, Karsten Meier, Aakriti Singh, Amanda Silva de Sousa, Fabiola Puértolas-Balint, Milica Milivojevic, Lieke Mooij, Johanna Fredlund, Eduard Calpe Bosch, María Rayón Díaz, Moa Lundgren, Karin van der Wal, Shaochun Zhu, André Mateus, Bjoern O Schroeder, Jeremy R Lohman, Barbara S Sixt   +17 more
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Pathogenic and Protective Roles of Neutrophils in Chlamydia trachomatis Infection [PDF]

Pathogens
Chlamydia trachomatis (Ct) is an obligate intracellular pathogen that causes the most commonly diagnosed bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI) and is a leading cause of preventable blindness globally.
Zoe E. R. Wilton, Andzoa N. Jamus, Susan B. Core, Kathryn M. Frietze   +3 more
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A New SNP-Based Genotyping Method for C. psittaci: Application to Field Samples for Quick Identification

Microorganisms, 2021
Chlamydia (C.) psittaci is the causative agent of avian chlamydiosis and human psittacosis. In this study, we extracted single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) from the whole genome sequences of 55 C.
Fabien Vorimore, Rachid Aaziz, Bertille de Barbeyrac, Olivia Peuchant, Monika Szymańska-Czerwińska, Björn Herrmann, Christiane Schnee, Karine Laroucau   +7 more
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Prevalence of and risk factors for chlamydia in female outpatients with genital tract infections: a nationwide multi-center, cross-sectional study in China

Frontiers in Public Health, 2023
IntroductionChlamydia trachomatis is the etiological agent of the commonest sexually transmitted bacterial infection. This study aimed to examine the prevalence of genital chlamydia and associated risk factors in Chinese female outpatients with genital ...
Ting Li, Zhaohui Liu, Dai Zhang, Qinping Liao, Shangrong Fan, Min Hao, Ying Hong, Xiufeng Huang, Huilan Wang, Zhengai Xiong, Hong Xu, Fengxia Xue, Min Xue, Xingsheng Yang, Jianqing Zhang   +14 more
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Obtaining self-samples to diagnose curable sexually transmitted infections: a systematic review of patients' experiences [PDF]

, 2015
BACKGROUND: Routine screening is key to sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention and control. Previous studies suggest that clinic-based screening programmes capture only a small proportion of people with STIs.
Lau, Jason, Llewellyn, Carrie, Mahmud, Mohammad, Paudyal, Priyamvada, Smith, Helen   +4 more
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Sexually Transmitted Infections Treatment Guidelines, 2021

MMWR Recommendations and Reports, 2021
Summary These guidelines for the treatment of persons who have or are at risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) were updated by CDC after consultation with professionals knowledgeable in the field of STIs who met in Atlanta, Georgia, June 11–14,
K. Workowski, L. Bachmann, P. Chan, C. Johnston, C. Muzny, Ina U. Park, H. Reno, J. Zenilman, G. Bolan   +8 more
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Postexposure Doxycycline to Prevent Bacterial Sexually Transmitted Infections.

New England Journal of Medicine, 2023
BACKGROUND Interventions to reduce sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among men who have sex with men (MSM) are needed. METHODS We conducted an open-label, randomized study involving MSM and transgender women who were taking preexposure prophylaxis
A. Luetkemeyer, D. Donnell, Julia C. Dombrowski, S. Cohen, Cole Grabow, Clare E Brown, C. Malinski, R. Perkins, Melody Nasser, C. López, E. Vittinghoff, S. Buchbinder, Hyman Scott, E. Charlebois, D. Havlir, O. Soge, C. Celum   +16 more
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