Chlamydia in pregnant women: southeastern Wisconsin.
Three hundred forty-two pregnant women were screened for the presence of Chlamydia trachomatis in the endocervix using a direct fluorescent antibody test (MicroTrak, Syva Co.). The prevalence of C trachomatis infection was 11.7% in our urban, non-inner-city, family practice center. Single marital status was significantly associated with C trachomatis infection, but obstetrical factors were similar in patients with and without positive chlamydial smears. The use of non-culture techniques to screen community populations of pregnant women for C trachomatis is discussed.
Baumgardner
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Momont
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D002690:Chlamydia Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000453:epidemiology*; D014922:Wisconsin