Naslov
Epidemiološke karakteristike spolno prenosive infekcije / koinfekcije Chlamydiom trachomatis i Neisseriom gonorrhoeae
(Epidemiologic characteristics of sexually transmitted infection/coinfection with Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae.)

Autori
Čerkez Habek, Jasna ; Habek, Dubravko

Izvornik
Acta Med Croat (1330-0164) 55 (2001), 4-5; 191-201

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
spolno prenosive bolesti; infekcija; epidemiologija; Chlamydia trachomatis; Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
(sexually transimtted diseases; epidemiology; Chlamydia trachomatis; Neisseria gonorrhoeae.)

Sažetak
Sexually transmitted infection/coinfection with Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae is responsible for pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy, infertility, neonatal conjunctivitis, and adhesive perihepatitis. The increase in the rate of chlamydial and gonococcal infection/coinfection has been related to promiscuity, inadequate use of mechanical contraception (condom), early sexual activity, and lack of proper sexual education. Therefore, the need of primary prevention and education of the young population, and introduction of amplification screening tests in the diagnosis of chlamydial infection at least before each intrauterine procedure, in women with mucopurulent discharge and in women below age 25 is emphasized.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Javno zdravstvo i zdravstvena zaštita

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