Is it evidence-based practice? Prophylactic antibiotics for termination of pregnancy to minimize post-abortion pelvic infection?
Int J STD AIDS
; 11(3): 168-9, 2000 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-10726939
ABSTRACT
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) causing upper genital tract problems after termination of pregnancy (TOP) is well recognized. We undertook this study to assess the local prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis infection and to estimate the potential benefits of introducing screening. The prevalence rate of C. trachomatis was 6%. Nine sexual contacts of the index cases were identified. They were symptom free, but all had non-specific urethritis (NSU). Four of them were positive for C. trachomatis. We conclude that screening for chlamydial infection is essential and routine prophylactic antibiotic cover may not be beneficial.
Palabras clave
Abortion, Induced; Chlamydia; Clinical Research; Developed Countries; Diseases; Europe; Family Planning; Fertility Control, Postconception; Infections; Northern Europe; Pelvic Inflammatory Disease; Reproductive Tract Infections; Research Methodology; Research Report; Sexually Transmitted Diseases--prevention and control; United Kingdom
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Infecciones por Chlamydia
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Chlamydia trachomatis
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Enfermedad Inflamatoria Pélvica
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Aborto Inducido
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Profilaxis Antibiótica
Tipo de estudio:
Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Pregnancy
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J STD AIDS
Asunto de la revista:
SINDROME DA IMUNODEFICIENCIA ADQUIRIDA (AIDS)
Año:
2000
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Reino Unido