Chlamydial infection in women.
Infections caused by Chlamydia trachomatis are the most common sexually transmitted diseases occurring in developed countries. Among women, chlamydia-mediated diseases include urethritis, cervicitis, endometritis, and salpingitis. Sequelae include infertility, pelvic pain, ectopic pregnancy, and perinatal infection. Aspects of epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention are discussed.
McGregor
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver.
D002690:Chlamydia Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology