[Chlamydia infections of the male: what is relevant for urologists?].
Chlamydia species are responsible for a variety of infections in humans. Chlamydia trachomatis represents the most frequently found species among Chlamydia in urogenital infections of females and males. The clinically most relevant infection appears to be bacterial adnexitis of the female that may cause sterility. However, Chlamydia also indicates a remarkably high prevalence in the urogenital tract of asymptomatic males. This review summarizes the most current developments in the diagnostics and therapeutical approaches in Chlamydia infections of the male accessory sex glands.
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Klinik und Poliklinik für Urologie und Kinderurologie, Justus-Liebig-Universität, Rudolf-Buchheim-Strasse 7, 35292 Giessen, Deutschland. Wolfgang.Weidner@chiru.med.uni-giessen.de
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D002690:Chlamydia Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D002692:Chlamydia trachomatis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D052801:Male Urogenital Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'; D014572:Urology / Q000379:methods*