Exploring the prevalence of chlamydial and gonorrheal infections in pregnant women: a multicenter study in Egypt.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) are widespread, treatable sexually transmitted infections (STIs) of global significance, affecting millions annually. Left untreated, they pose significant risks, including pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), infertility, and complications during pregnancy. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control recommends annual chlamydial screening for sexually active women to address these risks. Responding to this global challenge, the World Health Organization (WHO) has formulated a global health sector strategy on sexually transmitted infections, outlining priority actions to strengthen STI responses in countries. However, STI epidemiological studies encounter challenges in developing nations like Egypt due to socio-cultural fa

SUBMITTER: El-Gibaly O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11484395 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature