Management of Chlamydia trachomatis genital tract infection: screening and treatment challenges [PDF]
Brandie D Taylor, Catherine L HaggertyUniversity of Pittsburgh, Department of Epidemiology, Pittsburgh, PA, USAAbstract: Chlamydia trachomatis is a prevalent sexually transmitted infection that can lead to serious reproductive morbidity.
Brandie D Taylor, Catherine L Haggerty
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Screening for Chlamydia trachomatis infection among infertile women in Saudi Arabia
Remah M Kamel Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jazan, Saudi Arabia Background: Chlamydia trachomatis infection is a worldwide-distributed sexually transmitted infection that may lead to infertility.
Kamel RM
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Mcl-1 is a key regulator of apoptosis resistance in Chlamydia trachomatis-infected cells [PDF]
Chlamydia are obligate intracellular bacteria that cause variety of human diseases. Host cells infected with Chlamydia are protected against many different apoptotic stimuli.
Manu Sharma +32 more
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Timing of progression from Chlamydia trachomatis infection to pelvic inflammatory disease: a mathematical modelling study. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) results from the ascending spread of microorganisms from the vagina and endocervix to the upper genital tract. PID can lead to infertility, ectopic pregnancy and chronic pelvic pain. The timing of development
Herzog, Sereina A +35 more
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Whole-genome analysis of diverse Chlamydia trachomatis strains identifies phylogenetic relationships masked by current clinical typing [PDF]
Chlamydia trachomatis is responsible for both trachoma and sexually transmitted infections, causing substantial morbidity and economic cost globally. Despite this, our knowledge of its population and evolutionary genetics is limited.
Cutcliffe, Lesley T. +114 more
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The frequency of Chlamydia trachomatis major outer membrane protein-specific CD8+ T lymphocytes in active trachoma is associated with current ocular infection. [PDF]
Chlamydia-specific cytotoxic T lymphocytes are able to control model infections but may be implicated in disease pathogenesis. HLA-A2 peptide tetramers to Chlamydia trachomatis major outer membrane protein 258-266 (MOMP258-266) and MOMP260-268 were used ...
Nkoyo Faal +19 more
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Barriers and Factors Associated With Disclosure of Chlamydia trachomatis Infection Among Sexually Active Individuals in Buea, Cameroon: A Cross‐Sectional Study [PDF]
ABSTRACT Background Chlamydia trachomatis remains a major global public health concern, particularly among sexually active adolescents and young adults. Disclosure of an infection to sexual partners is essential for effective management and reduction of onward transmission; however, barriers to disclosure and communication persist. Objective This study
Bobga P +8 more
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Processing of chlamydia abortus polymorphic membrane protein 18D during the chlamydial developmental cycle [PDF]
<p>Background: Chlamydia possess a unique family of autotransporter proteins known as the Polymorphic membrane proteins (Pmps). While the total number of pmp genes varies between Chlamydia species, all encode a single pmpD gene.
Smith, David George Emslie +59 more
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Frequency and risk factors for incident and redetected Chlamydia trachomatis infection in sexually active, young, multi-ethnic women: a community based cohort study. [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the frequency and risk factors for incident and redetected Chlamydia trachomatis infection in sexually active, young, multi-ethnic women in the community. DESIGN: Cohort study.
Jensen, JS +15 more
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Chlamydia Trachomatis Tonsillopharyngitis
Reports about the extragenital spread ofChlamydia trachomatis (CT)to oropharynx are limited. We report a male patient with progressive tonsillopharyngitis resistant to amoxicillin/clavulanic acid therapy. The patient presented 9 days after an orogenital and oroanal sexual intercourse with a female sex worker.
Özmen Öztürk, Hüseyin Seven
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