Prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections in Tlaxcala, Mexico.
Epidemiol Infect
; 151: e198, 2023 Nov 28.
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ABSTRACT
Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) are widely recognised as two prevalent sexually transmitted infections that can have detrimental effects on women's reproductive health. Previous research has concentrated on studying high-risk populations, resulting in limited epidemiological data regarding the general population. Therefore, the objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of CT and NG among women attending public primary health care in Tlaxcala, Mexico. The study sample included 2,396 women already participating in the cervical cancer screening programme, from July to November 2014. After obtaining informed consent, the CT and NG tests were conducted on cervical samples, using a nucleic acid amplification test. We estimate the prevalence with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Women who tested positive were promptly notified and provided with appropriate treatment. In our study population, CT and NG prevalences were 3.2 (95% CI 2.6-4.0) and 0.01 (95% CI 0.01-0.03), respectively. CT prevalence was higher in younger women (age < 40), although the results indicate a low prevalence; due to the potentially significant impact of CT and NG on women's health, we require adequate surveillance, and guaranteeing rapid referral to the correct treatment is a priority for the control of these diseases.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Infecções por Chlamydia
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Gonorreia
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Neoplasias do Colo do Útero
Limite:
Female
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Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Mexico
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Epidemiol Infect
Assunto da revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
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EPIDEMIOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article