Chlamydia trachomatis persistence: An update
Chlamydial persistence is a reversible state generated during conditions deleterious to growth. In persistence, Chlamydia trachomatis remains viable but atypical, with an enlarged, aberrant form and quiescent metabolism. It favours chronic chlamydiosis, leading to serious sequelae.
Madeleine Ravaoarinoro, Philomene Mpiga
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Trends in resource utilization for new‐onset psychosis hospitalizations at children's hospitals
Abstract Background Children with new‐onset psychosis often require hospitalization for medical evaluation. Objectives The goal of this study was to assess variations in the management of children with new‐onset psychosis and characterize trends in resource utilization.
Ankita Gupta+8 more
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Optimising the management of vaginal discharge syndrome in Bulgaria: cost effectiveness of four clinical algorithms with risk assessment [PDF]
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the performance and cost effectiveness of the WHO recommendations of incorporating risk-assessment scores and population prevalence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) and Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) into vaginal discharge syndrome (VDS)
Anguenot, J-L+10 more
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The incidence of sexually transmitted diseases among adolescents is increasing worldwide. Genital Chlamydia trachomatis infection is one of the most prevalent sexually transmitted diseases in young women, and undetected disease is highly associated with ...
Márcia Sacramento Cunha Machado+4 more
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Urine Specimens from Pregnant and Nonpregnant Women Inhibitory to Amplification of \u3cem\u3eChlamydia trachomatis\u3c/em\u3e Nucleic Acid by PCR, Ligase Chain Reaction, and Transcription-Mediated Amplification: Identification of Urinary Substances Associated with Inhibition and Removal of Inhibitory Activity [PDF]
The presence of endogenous amplification inhibitors in urine may produce false-negative results for the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis nucleic acids by tests such as PCR, ligase chain reaction (LCR), and transcription-mediated amplification (TMA ...
Chernesky, Max A.+7 more
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Gametocyte carriage in Plasmodium falciparum-infected travellers. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Gametocytes are the sexual stage of Plasmodium parasites. The determinants of gametocyte carriage have been studied extensively in endemic areas, but have rarely been explored in travellers with malaria.
Armstrong, Margaret+7 more
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Chlamydia trachomatis Genital Infections
Etiology, transmission and protection: Chlamydia trachomatis is the leading cause of bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI) globally. However, C. trachomatis also causes trachoma in endemic areas, mostly Africa and the Middle East, and is a leading cause of preventable blindness worldwide.
Catherine M. O'Connell, Morgan E. Ferone
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Validity of self-reported history of Chlamydia trachomatis infection [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Chlamydia trachomatis infection is common and largely asymptomatic in women. If untreated, it can lead to sequelae such as pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility.
Frisse, Ann C.+6 more
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Background. Increase in the number of ectopic pregnancy is attributed to increase in the incidence of pelvic infections. Chlamydia trachomatis is responsible for most of the sexually transmitted bacterial infections.
Derrick Paul Mpiima+7 more
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Chlamydia control activities in Europe: cross-sectional survey [PDF]
Background: Chlamydia is the most commonly reported bacterial sexually transmitted infection in Europe. The objective of the Screening for Chlamydia in Europe (SCREen) project was to describe current and planned chlamydia control activities in Europe.
A. Martin Hilber+23 more
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