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Chlamydia trachomatis Infection in Pregnancy: The Global Challenge of Preventing Adverse Pregnancy and Infant Outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia
Joint Authors
Klausner, Jeffrey D.
Adachi, Kristina
Nielsen-Saines, Karin
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-21, 21 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-04-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
21
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Screening and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in pregnancy represents an overlooked opportunity to improve the health outcomes of women and infants worldwide.
Although Chlamydia trachomatis is the most common treatable bacterial STI, few countries have routine pregnancy screening and treatment programs.
We reviewed the current literature surrounding Chlamydia trachomatis in pregnancy, particularly focusing on countries in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia.
We discuss possible chlamydial adverse pregnancy and infant health outcomes (miscarriage, stillbirth, ectopic pregnancy, preterm birth, neonatal conjunctivitis, neonatal pneumonia, and other potential effects including HIV perinatal transmission) and review studies of chlamydial screening and treatment in pregnancy, while simultaneously highlighting research from resource-limited countries in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Adachi, Kristina& Nielsen-Saines, Karin& Klausner, Jeffrey D.. 2016. Chlamydia trachomatis Infection in Pregnancy: The Global Challenge of Preventing Adverse Pregnancy and Infant Outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-21.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1099275
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Adachi, Kristina…[et al.]. Chlamydia trachomatis Infection in Pregnancy: The Global Challenge of Preventing Adverse Pregnancy and Infant Outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. BioMed Research International No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-21.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1099275
American Medical Association (AMA)
Adachi, Kristina& Nielsen-Saines, Karin& Klausner, Jeffrey D.. Chlamydia trachomatis Infection in Pregnancy: The Global Challenge of Preventing Adverse Pregnancy and Infant Outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. BioMed Research International. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-21.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1099275
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1099275