title: Chlamydia trachomatis infections: a health problem of infants.
abstract: As a result of chlamydia epidemic in the adult population, the incidence of Chlamydia trachomatis in infants is increasing. Certain population groups are at risk for development of an infection. This article discusses the epidemiology, microbiology, symptomatology, and management of this problem.
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Sheahan
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Seabolt
mesh_terms: D002690:Chlamydia Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000382:microbiology*; D002692:Chlamydia trachomatis / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D003235:Conjunctivitis, Inclusion / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011014:Pneumonia / Q000209:etiology*; D012307:Risk Factors