<em>Chlamydia trachomatis</em> Infection in Women
Chlamydia trachomatis infections are the most commonly encountered sexually transmitted disease worldwide. Multiple partners and failure to use condoms are the well-defined risk factors. A significant proportion of females are asymptomatic. Treatment modalities such as a single 1-g dose of azithromy...
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| Lenguaje: | inglés |
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IntechOpen
2023
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/87139 |
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| Sumario: | Chlamydia trachomatis infections are the most commonly encountered sexually transmitted disease worldwide. Multiple partners and failure to use condoms are the well-defined risk factors. A significant proportion of females are asymptomatic. Treatment modalities such as a single 1-g dose of azithromycin orally, or doxycycline 100 mg twice per day for 7 days have been widely used for noncomplicated genital infections. However, untreated C. trachomatis infections can cause late complications, including salpingitis, ectopic pregnancy, and female factor infertility. Screening is a possible strategy to control asymptomatic cases and women at increased risk of infection in a proportional group of women. |
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| ISBN: | 978-1-83768-760-2 |
| DOI: | 10.5772/intechopen.111755 |