Minors are the most affected by Chlamydia trachomatis in Reunion Island: A cross-sectional study, 2017-2018.
Ann Dermatol Venereol
; 148(4): 238-240, 2021 Dec.
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| ID: mdl-34176640
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
To determine the prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) in the population screened at sexually transmitted infection (STI) clinics on Reunion Island and to identify risk factors for CT infection. PATIENTS ANDMETHODS:
This cross-sectional multicenter study was conducted in 2017-2018. Data were obtained from self-administered questionnaires and multiplex PCR tests.RESULTS:
The overall prevalence of CT in the screened population was 8.6% (95% CI 7.7-9.5%). The prevalence of urogenital CT was highest in women under 18 (13.2%, 95% CI 9.3-18.1%) and in men who have sex with men under 18 (13.3%, 95% CI 1.6-48.2%). Risk factors associated with CT infection in multivariate analysis were female gender, being born in Reunion Island, having had a large number of sexual partners in the past year, and being co-infected with another STI.CONCLUSIONS:
The prevalence of CT in the screened population is higher in Reunion Island than in mainland France, especially in minors. Prevention campaigns targeting minors should be strengthened.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis
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Minorias Sexuais e de Gênero
Tipo de estudo:
Clinical_trials
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Ann Dermatol Venereol
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Ilha Reunião