Comparison of Genital Chlamydia trachomatis Infection Incidence Between Women With Infertility and Healthy Women in Iran Using PCR and Immunofluorescence Methods.

ABSTRACT:

Background

For a long time, infertility has been one of the most sequels in medical sciences with microbial agents as one group of its causes. The possible etiological role of Chlamydia trachomatis in infertility was suggested years ago, but it has not yet been proved completely. To decrease the severe involvements of C. trachomatis infections, screening by efficient diagnostic methods are necessary.

Objectives

In this study we attempted to determine the incidence of C. trachomatis in infertile women and compared this with healthy women.

Materials and methods

This case-control study was performed on 150 infertile women with unknown causes and without physiological deficiency for infertility. The control group consisted of 200 fertile safe and impregnated women. Presen

SUBMITTER: Marashi SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4138628 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature