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Chlamydia trachomatis and Genital Mycoplasmas: Pathogens with an Impact on Human Reproductive Health
Joint Authors
Ljubin-Sternak, Sunčanica
Meštrović, Tomislav
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-15, 15 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-12-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
15
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The most prevalent, curable sexually important diseases are those caused by Chlamydia trachomatis (C.
trachomatis) and genital mycoplasmas.
An important characteristic of these infections is their ability to cause long-term sequels in upper genital tract, thus potentially affecting the reproductive health in both sexes.
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), tubal factor infertility (TFI), and ectopic pregnancy (EP) are well documented complications of C.
trachomatis infection in women.
The role of genital mycoplasmas in development of PID, TFI, and EP requires further evaluation, but growing evidence supports a significant role for these in the pathogenesis of chorioamnionitis, premature membrane rupture, and preterm labor in pregnant woman.
Both C.
trachomatis and genital mycoplasmas can affect the quality of sperm and possibly influence the fertility of men.
For the purpose of this paper, basic, epidemiologic, clinical, therapeutic, and public health issue of these infections were reviewed and discussed, focusing on their impact on human reproductive health.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ljubin-Sternak, Sunčanica& Meštrović, Tomislav. 2014. Chlamydia trachomatis and Genital Mycoplasmas: Pathogens with an Impact on Human Reproductive Health. Journal of Pathogens،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1042755
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ljubin-Sternak, Sunčanica& Meštrović, Tomislav. Chlamydia trachomatis and Genital Mycoplasmas: Pathogens with an Impact on Human Reproductive Health. Journal of Pathogens No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1042755
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ljubin-Sternak, Sunčanica& Meštrović, Tomislav. Chlamydia trachomatis and Genital Mycoplasmas: Pathogens with an Impact on Human Reproductive Health. Journal of Pathogens. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1042755
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1042755