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. 2024 Aug 6;16(8):e66316.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.66316. eCollection 2024 Aug.

The Risk of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease in Women Infected With Chlamydia (Chlamydia trachomatis): A Literature Review

Neha Maqsood  1 , Jessica Daniel  2 , Sophie Forsyth  3
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The Risk of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease in Women Infected With Chlamydia (Chlamydia trachomatis): A Literature Review

Neha Maqsood et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

A literature review was undertaken to examine the risk of developing pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in women infected with Chlamydia trachomatis. A search of OVID Medline and Embase databases was conducted for studies published between 1946 and 26 June 2023. This review looked solely at prospective cohort study designs and searched reference lists of studies selected for inclusion. This literature review confirmed that C. trachomatisis a key factor in the development of PID in women through different pathogenic mechanisms. However, to reach more firm conclusions on the subject, further prospective cohort studies with a larger cohort size and a longer follow-up time are needed.

Keywords: chlamydia trachomatis; female; infection; pelvic inflammatory disease; risk.

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Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work.

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