Prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis in the general population in Germany – a triangulation of data from two population-based health surveys and a laboratory sentinel system

Prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis in the general population in Germany – a triangulation of data from two population-based health surveys and a laboratory sentinel system

Abstract Background Chlamydia trachomatis (chlamydia) is a common, frequently asymptomatic, sexually transmitted infection. It can result in severe sequelae, such as ectopic pregnancy and infertility. In Germany, chlamydia is not notifiable. An opportunistic screening program for women < 25 years...

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Main Authors: Martyna Gassowski, Christina Poethko-Müller, Martin Schlaud, Andrea Sailer, Kerstin Dehmel, Viviane Bremer, Sandra Dudareva, Klaus Jansen, Chlamydia trachomatis laboratory sentinel team
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Chlamydia trachomatis
Sexually transmitted infections
Screening
Prevalence
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-13456-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-13456-7

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