Association between Prior Chlamydia trachomatis Infection and Ectopic Pregnancy at a Tertiary Care Hospital in South Western Uganda
Joint Authors
Mulisya, Olivier
Mpiima, Derrick Paul
Wasswa Salongo, George
Lugobe, Henry
Ssemujju, Augustine
Masinda, Abraham
Twizerimana, Hillary
Ngonzi, Joseph
Source
Obstetrics and Gynecology International
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-03-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Increase in the number of ectopic pregnancy is attributed to increase in the incidence of pelvic infections.
Chlamydia trachomatis is responsible for most of the sexually transmitted bacterial infections.
If undetected and untreated, the infection can ascend to the upper genital tract and cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and related sequelae (ectopic pregnancy and tubal factor infertility).
Objective.
To determine the association between prior Chlamydia trachomatis infection and ectopic pregnancy at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH).
Methods.
This was an unmatched case-control study carried out at MRRH involving 25 cases and 76 controls.
Serological evidence of prior chlamydial infection was determined by testing for the presence of Chlamydia immunoglobulin G antibodies in their blood.
Logistic regression was used to determine the association between prior Chlamydia trachomatis infection and also the factors associated with ectopic pregnancy.
The significant level of <0.05 was used.
Results.
Chlamydia antibodies were found in 60% of patients with ectopic pregnancy and 26.3% of the controls (p=0.002).
The presence of Chlamydia antibodies was associated with a fourfold risk of ectopic pregnancy.
Conclusion.
There was a strong association between prior Chlamydia trachomatis infection and ectopic pregnancy.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mpiima, Derrick Paul& Wasswa Salongo, George& Lugobe, Henry& Ssemujju, Augustine& Mulisya, Olivier& Masinda, Abraham…[et al.]. 2018. Association between Prior Chlamydia trachomatis Infection and Ectopic Pregnancy at a Tertiary Care Hospital in South Western Uganda. Obstetrics and Gynecology International،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1210686
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mpiima, Derrick Paul…[et al.]. Association between Prior Chlamydia trachomatis Infection and Ectopic Pregnancy at a Tertiary Care Hospital in South Western Uganda. Obstetrics and Gynecology International No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1210686
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mpiima, Derrick Paul& Wasswa Salongo, George& Lugobe, Henry& Ssemujju, Augustine& Mulisya, Olivier& Masinda, Abraham…[et al.]. Association between Prior Chlamydia trachomatis Infection and Ectopic Pregnancy at a Tertiary Care Hospital in South Western Uganda. Obstetrics and Gynecology International. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1210686
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1210686