Prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis in the general population in Germany - a triangulation of data from two population-based health surveys and a laboratory sentinel system

• Main Authors: Martyna Gassowski (Author), Christina Poethko-Müller (Author), Martin Schlaud (Author), Andrea Sailer (Author), Kerstin Dehmel (Author), Viviane Bremer (Author), Sandra Dudareva (Author), Klaus Jansen (Author), Chlamydia trachomatis laboratory sentinel team (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-06-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Chlamydia trachomatis (chlamydia) is a common, frequently asymptomatic, sexually transmitted infection. It can result in severe sequelae, such as ectopic pregnancy and infertility. In Germany, chlamydia is not notifiable. An opportunistic screening program for women < 25 years...