Residues of pelvic inflammatory disease in intrauterine device users: A result of the intrauterine device of Chlamydia trachomatis infection?

1986 ◽  
Vol 154 (3) ◽  
pp. 497-503 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.Maynard Guderian ◽  
Gerald E. Trobough
2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Carmen Rodriguez-Cerdeira ◽  
Elena Sanchez-Blanco ◽  
Alberto Molares-Vila ◽  
Alfonso Alba

Background. Untreated Chlamydia trachomatis infections in women can result in disease sequelae such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), ultimately culminating in tubal occlusion and infertility. While nucleic acid amplification tests can effectively diagnose uncomplicated lower genital tract infections, they are not suitable for diagnosing upper genital tract pathological sequelae. Objective. The purpose of this paper was to provide a comprehensive review of new molecular factors associated with the diagnosis and prognosis of PID. Material and Methods. The literature was searched using the key words “Chlamydia trachomatis infections,” “pelvic inflammatory disease,” and “molecular factors” in the PubMed database. Relevant articles published between 1996 and 2012 were evaluated. Conclusions. The use of new molecular factors could potentially facilitate earlier diagnosis and prognosis in women with PID due to C. trachomatis infection.


2005 ◽  
Vol 54 (5S) ◽  
pp. 33-34
Author(s):  
Е. V. Shipitsyna ◽  
А. V. Novikov ◽  
К. V. Shalepo ◽  
V. F. Bezhenar ◽  
А. М. Savicheva

Objectives: Chlamydia trachomatis infection of the upper genital tract often results in pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), and its sequels include ectopic pregnancy (EP), miscarriage and tubal infertility. This study was aimed to evaluate the rate of C. trachomatis detection as well as anti-C trachomatis antibodies in women with EP.


1986 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 254
Author(s):  
A. Eugene Washington ◽  
Sandra Gove ◽  
Julius Schachter ◽  
Richard L. Sweet

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