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  • Chlamydia trachomatis, a Hidden Epidemic: Effects on Female Reproduction and Options for Treatment

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    J. Carey, Alison
    W. Beagley, Kenneth
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    Carey, Alison
    Year published
    2010
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    Abstract
    The number of genital tract Chlamydia trachomatis infections is steadily increasing worldwide, with approximately 50-70% of infections asymptomatic. There is currently no uniform screening practice, current antibiotic treatment has failed to prevent the increased incidence, and there is no vaccine available. We examined studies on the epidemiology of C. trachomatis infections, the effects infections have on the female reproductive tract and subsequent reproductive health and what measures are being taken to reduce these problems. Undetected or multiple infections in women can lead to the development of severe reproductive ...
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    The number of genital tract Chlamydia trachomatis infections is steadily increasing worldwide, with approximately 50-70% of infections asymptomatic. There is currently no uniform screening practice, current antibiotic treatment has failed to prevent the increased incidence, and there is no vaccine available. We examined studies on the epidemiology of C. trachomatis infections, the effects infections have on the female reproductive tract and subsequent reproductive health and what measures are being taken to reduce these problems. Undetected or multiple infections in women can lead to the development of severe reproductive sequelae, including pelvic inflammatory disease and tubal infertility. There are two possible paradigms of chlamydial pathogenesis, the cellular and immunological paradigms. While many vaccine candidates are being extensively tested in animal models, they are still years from clinical trials. With no vaccine available and antibiotic treatment unable to halt the increased incidence, infection rates will continue to increase and cause a significant burden on health care systems.
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    Journal Title
    American Journal of Reproductive Immunology
    Volume
    63
    Issue
    6
    DOI
    https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0897.2010.00819.x
    Copyright Statement
    © 2010 John Wiley & Sons A/S. This is the pre-peer reviewed version of the following article: Chlamydia trachomatis, a hidden epidemic: Effects on female reproduction and options for treatment, American Journal of Reproductive Immunology, Volume 63, Issue 6, pages 576–586, June 2010, which has been published in final form at http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0897.2010.00819.x
    Subject
    Immunology not elsewhere classified
    Clinical Sciences
    Immunology
    Paediatrics and Reproductive Medicine
    Publication URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10072/36023
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