Medindia » Consumer Health » Health Information » Latest Publication and Research on Chlamydia Trachomatis

Chlamydia / Chlamydia Trachomatis

Latest Publication and Research on Chlamydia Trachomatis

RSS Feeds   Text 
Infect Dis Obstet Gynecol    

Chlamydia trachomatis Infection Control Programs: Lessons Learned and Implications for Vaccine Development.

Chavez JM, Vicetti Miguel RD, Cherpes TL

Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Rangos Research Center, Room 9123, 4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, USA.

Chlamydia trachomatis control efforts that enhance detection and treatment of infected women may paradoxically increase susceptibility of the populati... Read More

Source: PubMed

  2011 Dec 2  

Antimicrobial resistance in sexually transmitted infections in the developed world: implications for rational treatment.

Ison CA

Sexually Transmitted Bacteria Reference Laboratory, Health Protection Agency, London, UK.

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Public health control of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is dependent on the delivery of effective therapy and so ... Read More

Source: PubMed

  2011 Dec 5  

Prevalence of genital mycoplasmas and ureaplasmas in men younger than 40 years-of-age with acute epididymitis.

Ito S, Tsuchiya T, Yasuda M, Yokoi S, Nakano M, Deguchi T

iClinic, Taihaku-Ku, Sendai Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medicine, Gifu University, Gifu, Japan.

Objectives: Acute epididymitis is often associated with urethritis. Mycoplasma genitalium and Ureaplasma urealyticum have been considered as pathogen... Read More

Source: PubMed

  2011 Dec 5  

Amoebal host-range, host-free survival and disinfection susceptibility of environmental Chlamydiae as compared to Chlamydia trachomatis.

Coulon C, Eterpi M, Greub G, Collignon A, Mc Donnell G, Thomas V

STERIS SA R&D, Fontenay-aux-Roses, France; Université de Paris-Sud XI, Faculté de Pharmacie, Département de Microbiologie, Châtenay-Malabry, France.

The term "Chlamydia-like organisms" encompasses obligate intra-cellular bacterial species phylogenetically close to Chlamydiaceae. Most are associated... Read More

Source: PubMed

Clin. Infect. Dis.    

Chlamydial and gonococcal infections in infants and children.

Hammerschlag MR

Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics.

The recommendations for the 2010 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines in regard to diagnosis ... Read More

Source: PubMed

Clin. Infect. Dis.    

Diagnosis and Management of Uncomplicated Chlamydia trachomatis Infections in Adolescents and Adults: Summary of Evidence Reviewed for the 2010 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines.

Geisler WM

Departments of.

In preparation for the 2010 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Treatment Guidelines, the CDC convene... Read More

Source: PubMed

Clin. Infect. Dis.    

Interventions to Prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections, Including HIV Infection.

Marrazzo JM, Cates W

Department of Medicine, Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, University of Seattle.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Treatment Guidelines were last updated in 2006. To update the ... Read More

Source: PubMed

Clin. Infect. Dis.    

Sexual assault and abuse of children.

Hammerschlag MR

Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn.

Testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in children presents a number of problems for the practitioner that are not usually faced when test... Read More

Source: PubMed

    

The epidemiology of human papillomavirus infection in HIV-positive and HIV-negative high-risk women in Kigali, Rwanda.

Veldhuijzen NJ, Braunstein SL, Vyankandondera J, Ingabire C, Ntirushwa J, Kestelyn E, Tuijn C, Wit FW, Umutoni A, Uwineza M, Crucitti T, van de Wijgert JH

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: The prevalence, incidence and persistence of human papillomavirus (HPV) types in sub-Saharan Africa are not well established. T... Read More

Source: PubMed

Infect Dis Obstet Gynecol    

Chlamydia trachomatis Infection Control Programs: Lessons Learned and Implications for Vaccine Development.

Chavez JM, Vicetti Miguel RD, Cherpes TL

Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Rangos Research Center, Room 9123, 4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, USA.

Chlamydia trachomatis control efforts that enhance detection and treatment of infected women may paradoxically increase susceptibility of the populati... Read More

Source: PubMed

  2011 Dec 2  

Antimicrobial resistance in sexually transmitted infections in the developed world: implications for rational treatment.

Ison CA

Sexually Transmitted Bacteria Reference Laboratory, Health Protection Agency, London, UK.

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Public health control of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is dependent on the delivery of effective therapy and so ... Read More

Source: PubMed

  2011 Dec 5  

Prevalence of genital mycoplasmas and ureaplasmas in men younger than 40 years-of-age with acute epididymitis.

Ito S, Tsuchiya T, Yasuda M, Yokoi S, Nakano M, Deguchi T

iClinic, Taihaku-Ku, Sendai Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medicine, Gifu University, Gifu, Japan.

Objectives: Acute epididymitis is often associated with urethritis. Mycoplasma genitalium and Ureaplasma urealyticum have been considered as pathogen... Read More

Source: PubMed

  2011 Dec 5  

Amoebal host-range, host-free survival and disinfection susceptibility of environmental Chlamydiae as compared to Chlamydia trachomatis.

Coulon C, Eterpi M, Greub G, Collignon A, Mc Donnell G, Thomas V

STERIS SA R&D, Fontenay-aux-Roses, France; Université de Paris-Sud XI, Faculté de Pharmacie, Département de Microbiologie, Châtenay-Malabry, France.

The term "Chlamydia-like organisms" encompasses obligate intra-cellular bacterial species phylogenetically close to Chlamydiaceae. Most are associated... Read More

Source: PubMed

Clin. Infect. Dis.    

Chlamydial and gonococcal infections in infants and children.

Hammerschlag MR

Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics.

The recommendations for the 2010 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines in regard to diagnosis ... Read More

Source: PubMed

Clin. Infect. Dis.    

Diagnosis and Management of Uncomplicated Chlamydia trachomatis Infections in Adolescents and Adults: Summary of Evidence Reviewed for the 2010 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines.

Geisler WM

Departments of.

In preparation for the 2010 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Treatment Guidelines, the CDC convene... Read More

Source: PubMed

Clin. Infect. Dis.    

Interventions to Prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections, Including HIV Infection.

Marrazzo JM, Cates W

Department of Medicine, Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, University of Seattle.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Treatment Guidelines were last updated in 2006. To update the ... Read More

Source: PubMed

Clin. Infect. Dis.    

Sexual assault and abuse of children.

Hammerschlag MR

Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn.

Testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in children presents a number of problems for the practitioner that are not usually faced when test... Read More

Source: PubMed

    

The epidemiology of human papillomavirus infection in HIV-positive and HIV-negative high-risk women in Kigali, Rwanda.

Veldhuijzen NJ, Braunstein SL, Vyankandondera J, Ingabire C, Ntirushwa J, Kestelyn E, Tuijn C, Wit FW, Umutoni A, Uwineza M, Crucitti T, van de Wijgert JH

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: The prevalence, incidence and persistence of human papillomavirus (HPV) types in sub-Saharan Africa are not well established. T... Read More

Source: PubMed

  2011 Nov 30  

Liquid-based urine cytology as a tool for detection of human papillomavirus, Mycoplasma, and Ureaplasma in men.

Kawaguchi S, Shigehara K, Sasagawa T, Shimamura M, Nakashima T, Sugimoto K, Nakashima K, Furubayashi K, Namiki M

Department of Integrative Cancer Therapy and Urology, Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medical Science.

Background: Liquid-based urine cytology (LB-URC) was evaluated for cytological diagnosis and detection of human papillomavirus (HPV), Mycoplasma, and ... Read More

Source: PubMed

  2011 Nov 30  

Liquid-based urine cytology as a tool for detection of human papillomavirus, Mycoplasma, and Ureaplasma in men.

Kawaguchi S, Shigehara K, Sasagawa T, Shimamura M, Nakashima T, Sugimoto K, Nakashima K, Furubayashi K, Namiki M

Department of Integrative Cancer Therapy and Urology, Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medical Science.

Background: Liquid-based urine cytology (LB-URC) was evaluated for cytological diagnosis and detection of human papillomavirus (HPV), Mycoplasma, and ... Read More

Source: PubMed


Share it!
Comment & Contribute
Comments should be on the topic and should not be abusive. Comments are normally moderated and are reviewed after they are posted.
* Your comment can be maximum of 2500 characters

Notify me when reply is posted
I agree to the terms and conditions
  
If you have a question about health related issues, you can now post it in our Ask An Expert section on our community website Medwonders.com and get answers from our panel of experts.
Posted by:  meluna  Posted on: 07/30/2010
is this disease transmitted only sexually AND ORALLY.wHAT IF THE PERSON HAD NOT MADE PHYSICAL OR ORAL RELATIONSHIP WITH ANYONE. THEN HOW COME THE PERSON HAS THIS DISEASE.



Posted by:  Jennifer  Posted on: 05/29/2009
As one of the most common diseases out there in women I'm surprised it doesn't become something that we would be advised to test for yearly. I always do when I'm active (not all around town) but you know And I think others should do the same. If you look at how many people get the disease and the fact that there are often no symptoms you should be more afraid.




X
Related Links
Safe Sex
Prostitution: Fresh Stakes in the Oldest Trade
Female Condom - Animation
Male Condom Animation
Male Reproductive System - Animation
Female Reproductive System - Animation
Blood Culture Tests
Syphilis
Know Your Urinary system

Medwonders Health Network

Citing this Health Article
The information on Medindia is factual, unbiased and authentic. If you find the content useful - PLEASE INCLUDE A LINK TO THIS PAGE.

Highlight the text, right-click, and select “copy”. Paste the link into your website, email, or any other HTML document.

News on Chlamydia Trachomatis
Are you a member of Facebook? Become a fan of Medindia and get breaking news delivered to your Facebook page.