Prevalencia de Chlamydia trachomatis en la población femenina aslntomátlca atendida en los servicios de citología cervical de tres Instituciones prestadoras de servicios de salud en Medellin, Colombia.

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Title:	Prevalencia de Chlamydia trachomatis en la población femenina aslntomátlca atendida en los servicios de citología cervical de tres Instituciones prestadoras de servicios de salud en Medellin, Colombia.
Alternate Title:	Prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis in an asymptomatic female population attending cervical cytology services of three healthcare centers in Medellin, Colombia.
Authors:	Orozco-Hoyos, Nataly¹ nataly.orozco@udea.edu.co, Baena, Armando², Montoya-Ruiz, Carolina³, Sánchez, Gloria I.², Restrepo, Eliana¹
Source:	Biomédica: Revista del Instituto Nacional de Salud. sep2020, Vol. 40 Issue 3, p534-545. 12p.
Subjects:	SEXUALLY transmitted diseases, PAPILLOMAVIRUS diseases, CHLAMYDIA trachomatis, ETIOLOGY of diseases, CHLAMYDIA infections
Geographic Terms:	MEDELLIN (Colombia)
Abstract (English):	Introduction: The sexually transmitted infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis is the most common of bacterial etiology in the world. Although it can be asymptomatic in most cases, it can produce several reproductive health problems in women such as cervicitis, endometritis, and salpingitis. Despite its importance, the epidemiological data on this infection is insufficient in Medellin. Objective: To determine the prevalence of C. trachomatis in women from Medellin, identify possible risk factors, and evaluate Its relationship with the human papillomavirus infection (HPV). Materials and methods: We conducted a multicenter cross-sectional study to detect C. trachomatis infection in 1,282 women using PCR and the LightMix 480 HT CT/NG? commercial kit (Roche, Basel, Switzerland). Results: The total prevalence of C. trachomatis infection was 4.1% (95% Ci: 2.9-5.3). We found an association between the presence of the infection and age, cigarette consumption, and the use of hormonal contraceptives. Conclusion: The prevalence of the infection is similar to that reported In other parts of the world with young women being the most affected population. No relation was found with the presence of HPV. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Abstract (Spanish):	Introducción. La infección de transmisión sexual causada por Chlamydia trachomatis es la más frecuente de etiología bacteriana en el mundo. Aunque puede ser asintomática en la mayoría de los casos, C. trachomatis puede generar diversos problemas de salud reproductiva en mujeres, como cervicitis, endometritis y salpingitis. A pesar de su importancia, en Medellin no se cuenta con suficientes datos epidemiológicos sobre esta infección. Objetivo. Determinar la prevalencia de C. trachomatis en mujeres de Medellin, determinar los posibles factores de riesgo y evaluar la relación con la infección por el virus de papiloma humano (HPV). Materiales y métodos. Se hizo un estudio transversal multicéntrlco para detectar la infección por C. trachomatis en 1.282 mujeres mediante reacción en cadena de la polimerasa (PCR) convencional y el estuche comercial LightMix 480 HT CT/NG? (Roche, Basilea, Suiza). Resultados. La prevalencia total de la infección por C. trachomatis fue de 4,1% (IC9S% 2,9-5,3). Se encontró una relación significativa de la infección con la edad, el consumo de cigarrillo y el uso de anticonceptivos hormonales. Conclusión. La prevalencia de la infección es similar a la reportada en otros lugares del país y del mundo, siendo las mujeres más jóvenes las más afectadas. En cuanto a la presentación del HPV, no se encontró ningún tipo de relación con C. trachomatis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:	Introduction: The sexually transmitted infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis is the most common of bacterial etiology in the world. Although it can be asymptomatic in most cases, it can produce several reproductive health problems in women such as cervicitis, endometritis, and salpingitis. Despite its importance, the epidemiological data on this infection is insufficient in Medellin. Objective: To determine the prevalence of C. trachomatis in women from Medellin, identify possible risk factors, and evaluate Its relationship with the human papillomavirus infection (HPV). Materials and methods: We conducted a multicenter cross-sectional study to detect C. trachomatis infection in 1,282 women using PCR and the LightMix 480 HT CT/NG? commercial kit (Roche, Basel, Switzerland). Results: The total prevalence of C. trachomatis infection was 4.1% (95% Ci: 2.9-5.3). We found an association between the presence of the infection and age, cigarette consumption, and the use of hormonal contraceptives. Conclusion: The prevalence of the infection is similar to that reported In other parts of the world with young women being the most affected population. No relation was found with the presence of HPV. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:	01204157
DOI:	10.7705/biomedica.5225