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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Epidemiology of infection due to chlamydia trachomatis in Manitoba, Canada
Clinical Infectious Diseases, Volume 19, No. 5, Year 1994
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Description
In a study of the epidemiology of Chlamydia trachomatis infection in Manitoba during 1981 1990, we retrospectively reviewed laboratory and clinical case notification records as well as hospital and health insurance data concerning pelvic inflammatory disease and ectopic pregnancy. After implementation of a control program in 1987, the annual incidence of chlamydial infection was highest among females aged 1524 years (3, 418 cases per 100, 000 residents). Recurrent infection, which occurred in 13.4% of patients, was more common in women (P <.001), patients aged 1524 years (P <.001), registered North American Indians (P <.001), and persons with concomitant gonorrhea (P <.001). Risk factors for dual (chlamydial and gonococcal) infection included male sex (P <.001) and young age (P <.001). Although the incidence of hospitalizations and outpatient visits for pelvic inflammatory disease decreased (P <.001) from 1981 to 1990, the annual incidence of ectopic pregnancy increased from 10 to 16 cases per 1, 000 reported pregnancies (P <.001). Control activities focusing on the primary prevention of C. trachomatis infection are presented. Strategies for improving secondary prevention (through case detection and treatment of lower genital infection) include the targeting of individuals with recurrent and multiple sexually transmitted diseases. © 1994 by The University of Chicago.
Authors & Co-Authors
Orr, Pamela
Canada, Winnipeg
University of Manitoba
Canada, Winnipeg
Cadham Provincial Laboratory
Blanchard, James Frederick
Canada, Winnipeg
University of Manitoba
Canada, Winnipeg
Cadham Provincial Laboratory
Fast, Margaret V.
Canada, Winnipeg
University of Manitoba
Canada, Winnipeg
Cadham Provincial Laboratory
Hammond, Gregory W.
Canada, Winnipeg
University of Manitoba
Canada, Winnipeg
Cadham Provincial Laboratory
Brunham, Robert C.
Canada, Winnipeg
University of Manitoba
Canada, Winnipeg
Cadham Provincial Laboratory
Statistics
Citations: 29
Authors: 5
Affiliations: 2
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1093/clinids/19.5.876
ISSN:
10584838
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Maternal And Child Health
Sexual And Reproductive Health
Study Design
Cohort Study
Participants Gender
Male
Female