Asymptomatic Chlamydia trachomatis Infections Among Sexually Active Men

1986 ◽  
Vol 154 (5) ◽  
pp. 900-903 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. H. Karam ◽  
D. H. Martin ◽  
T. R. Flotte ◽  
F. O. Bonnarens ◽  
J. R. Joseph ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chlamydia Trachomatis ◽  
Sexually Active

scholarly journals Chlamydia trachomatis and urogenital mycoplasms in nonconococcal urethirits in men

2010 ◽  
Vol 63 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 47-50
Author(s):  
Sonja Vesic ◽  
Jelica Vukicevic ◽  
Eleonora Gvozdenovic ◽  
Dusan Skiljevic ◽  
Slobodanka Janosevic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chlamydia Trachomatis ◽  
Ureaplasma Urealyticum ◽  
Mycoplasma Hominis ◽  
Sexually Active ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Nongonococcal Urethritis ◽  
Etiological Agents ◽  
The One

Introduction. Nongonococcal urethritis is the most common sexually transmitted infection in men, with vast majority of the etiological agents such as Chlamydia trachomatis, followed by urogenital mycoplasmas. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis, Ureaplasma urealyticum and Mycoplasma hominis in nongonococcal urethritis in men, and to examine infections associated with these agents. Material and methods. 299 sexually active, heterosexual men with nongonococcal urethritis were included into the study. Urethral samples were taken with a dacron swab placed into the urethra up to 2-3 cm. The Direct immunojluorescence tehnique was performed for identification of Chlamydia trachomatis. Ureaplasma urealyticum and Mycoplasma hominis were detected with Mycoplasma 1ST assay. Results. Chlamydia trachomatis was detected in 22.75%, Uraeplasma urealyticum in 21.08% and Mycoplasma hominis in 8.02% cases. We found no significant differences in prevalence between Chlamydia trachomatis and Ureaplasma urealyticym (p>0.05). Monoinjections were found in 51.85% with significantly higher rate (p<0.01) than associated infections (11.70%). Among associated infections, coinfection of Chlamydia trahomatis and Ureaplasma urealyticum was predominant. Association of Chlamydia trachomatis with urogenital mycoplasmas was significantly higher (p<0.05) than the one between Ureaplasma urealyticum and Mycoplasma hominis. In 36.45% patients no patogenic microorganisms were detected. Conclusion. These results confirmed the etiological role of Chlamydia trachomatis and urogenital mycoplasmas in nongonococcal urethritis with prevalence of 51.85% in monoinfections and 11.70% in associated infections. In 36.45% of cases the etiology of urethritis was not elucidated. These results suggest that more sensitive diagnostic tool should be applied when searching for the detailed etiology of nongonococcal urethritis.

Risk Factors for Chlamydia Trachomatis Infection in 6810 Young Women Attending Family Planning Clinics

1992 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristina Ramstedt ◽  
Lars Forssman ◽  
Johan Giesecke ◽  
Fredrik Granath
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Chlamydia Trachomatis ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Disease Spread ◽  
Sexually Active ◽  
Screening Criteria ◽  
Chlamydia Trachomatis Infection ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
History Of ◽  
Culture Positive

Screening programmes are important for the control of Chlamydia trachomatis (Ct) infection, a disease spread mainly by asymptomatic carriers. Risk factors for Ct infection were assessed in 6810 consecutive asymptomatic young women seeking contraceptive advice. All women filled in a questionnaire and were offered Ct testing. Of the 5785 who consented to testing, 425 (7.3%) were Ct culture positive. Four variables were significantly related to increased risk of being infected: age 18–23 years, duration of present relationship < 1 year, non-use of condoms, and a history of not having had a previous genital infection. It is not possible to devise screening criteria that would effectively identify women at high risk. Therefore a screening programme should be targeted at all sexually active young people. However, if after some years the programme succeeds in lowering general Ct prevalence, these factors may be important when selecting patients for Ct testing.

scholarly journals Sexually Active Adolescents and Young Adults: A High-Risk Group for Chlamydia trachomatis Infection

1998 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Bavastrelli ◽  
Mario Midulla ◽  
Daniela Rossi ◽  
Marco Salzano ◽  
Ettore Calzolari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Chlamydia Trachomatis ◽  
Risk Group ◽  
High Risk Group ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults ◽  
Sexually Active ◽  
Chlamydia Trachomatis Infection

scholarly journals Chlamydia Peritonitis and Ascites Mimicking Ovarian Cancer

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anar Gojayev ◽  
Diana P. English ◽  
Matthew Macer ◽  
Masoud Azodi
Keyword(s):  
Ovarian Cancer ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Chlamydia Trachomatis ◽  
Ovarian Neoplasm ◽  
Ca 125 ◽  
Sexually Active ◽  
Infectious Agents ◽  
Invasive Procedures ◽  
Pathologic Findings ◽  
Cystic Masses

Background. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) rarely results in diffuse ascites. Severe adhesive disease secondary to PID may lead to the formation of inclusion cysts and even pelvic peritoneal nodularity due to postinflammatory scarring and cause an elevation of serum CA-125 levels. The constellation of these findings may mimic an ovarian neoplasm.Case. We report a case of a 22-year-old female who presented with multiple pelvic cysts and diffuse ascites due toChlamydia trachomatisinfection. The initial gynecologic exam did not reveal obvious evidence of PID; however, a positiveChlamydia trachomatistest, pathologic findings, and the exclusion of other etiologies facilitated the diagnosis.Conclusion.Chlamydia trachomatisand other infectious agents should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a young sexually active female with abdominal pain, ascites, and pelvic cystic masses. Thorough workup in such a population may reduce the number of more invasive procedures as well as unnecessary repeat surgical procedures.

The tip of the iceberg: opportunistic screening for Chlamydia trachomatis in asymptomatic patients attending a young people's health clinic reveals a high prevalence — a pilot study

Sexual Health ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie Jones ◽  
Sue Barker ◽  
Eugene Athan ◽  
Stephen Graves
Keyword(s):  
Nucleic Acid ◽  
Chlamydia Trachomatis ◽  
Young People ◽  
Nucleic Acid Amplification Test ◽  
Nucleic Acid Amplification ◽  
Chlamydia Infection ◽  
Health Clinic ◽  
Opportunistic Screening ◽  
Sexually Active ◽  
High Prevalence

Objectives: We implemented an opportunistic screening programme for Chlamydia trachomatis amongst patients presenting to a young peoples’ health service in the city of Geelong, Australia, to define the prevalence of infection and to identify specific risk factors. Methods: Over a 7-month period sexually active patients attending the young peoples’ clinic were offered C. trachomatis screening by nucleic acid amplification test. There was 100% acceptance rate among those offered the test. Patient demographics, reason for presentation at the clinic and reported symptoms were documented by the clinicians and correlated with laboratory findings. Results: 163 patients between the ages of 12–25 were tested, nine males and 154 females. The prevalence of chlamydia infection was 5.8% and was highest (16.0%) among patients presenting for the morning after pill. Inhibition of the nucleic acid amplification test occurred in 11.0% of urine samples. All patients with inhibited tests were asked to provide a repeat sample for retesting, but only 50% complied with this request. The majority of repeat samples (88.9%) had no inhibitors present and yielded a negative result. There was no correlation between symptoms and a positive chlamydia result. Conclusions: Chlamydia infection is common in young people engaging in unsafe sexual practice and cannot be predicted by the presence of symptoms. The high prevalence of infection in Geelong would make screening cost effective in this age group. Ongoing population screening of sexually active young people should be encouraged in community health centres. Inhibition of the nucleic acid amplification test was common but repeat testing of urine a few days later usually gave satisfactory results.

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