2007EurosurveillanceOpen access

Chlamydia: a major challenge for public health

M J van de Laar, Servaas A. Morré

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Chlamydia trachomatis is the most commonly reported bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI) in Europe. Genital chlamydial infection causes cervicitis and salpingitis in women and urethritis and conjunctivitis in both men and women.

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Chlamydia trachomatis is the most commonly reported bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI) in Europe. Genital chlamydial infection causes cervicitis and salpingitis in women and urethritis and conjunctivitis in both men and women.

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Chlamydia trachomatis is the most commonly reported bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI) in Europe. Genital chlamydial infection causes cervicitis and salpingitis in women and urethritis and conjunctivitis in both men and women.

Key concepts: Chlamydia trachomatis, Cervicitis, Urethritis, Chlamydia, Salpingitis, Medicine, Public health, Sex organ

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