Vol. 38 No. 4 (2021): Agosto
Review Article

Prevalence of Chlamydia infection and a potential perinatal impact in Chilean patients

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  • Paulina Velásquez N,
  • Priscila Solange Brevi Mieville,
  • Fernando Abarzúa Camus
Paulina Velásquez N
Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco
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Priscila Solange Brevi Mieville
Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco
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Fernando Abarzúa Camus
Hospital Dr. Hernán Henríquez Aravena, Temuco Clínica Alemana Temuco
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Published 2021-09-10

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Velásquez N P, Brevi Mieville PS, Abarzúa Camus F. Prevalence of Chlamydia infection and a potential perinatal impact in Chilean patients. Rev. Chilena. Infectol. [Internet]. 2021 Sep. 10 [cited 2026 Jan. 29];38(4). Available from: https://revinf.cl/index.php/revinf/article/view/998

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Abstract

Chlamydia trachomatis is the most frequent bacterial sexually transmitted disease around the world. Estimated prevalence by WHO is 4,2% for women. Most cases are asymptomatic, but complications in fertility and during pregnancy are possible. The aim of this review is to describe the prevalence of C. trachomatis in Chilean studies using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for detection, to describe the possible perinatal complications, to know recommendations about pregnancy screening in other countries, and to discuss the possibility of implementing in Chile
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