2017New England Journal of MedicineRequires access

Screening forChlamydia trachomatisInfections in Women

Harold C. Wiesenfeld

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Chlamydial infection may result in pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, and ectopic pregnancy. Chlamydia screening is recommended in sexually active women younger than 25 years of age and other women at increased risk and can be performed on vaginal swabs or urine samples.

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Chlamydial infection may result in pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, and ectopic pregnancy. Chlamydia screening is recommended in sexually active women younger than 25 years of age and other women at increased risk and can be performed on vaginal swabs or urine samples.

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Chlamydial infection may result in pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, and ectopic pregnancy. Chlamydia screening is recommended in sexually active women younger than 25 years of age and other women at increased risk and can be performed on vaginal swabs or urine samples.

Key concepts: Medicine, Chlamydia trachomatis, Pelvic inflammatory disease, Chlamydia, Ectopic pregnancy, Infertility, Obstetrics, Gynecology

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