Title: Chlamydial infection of the female genital tract with emphasis on pelvic inflammatory disease. A review of Scandinavian studies.

POPLINE Document Number: 018124

Author(s):

Mardh PA
Moller RB
Paavonen J

Source citation:

Sexually Transmitted Diseases, 1981 Apr-Jun;8(2 Suppl):140-55.

Abstract:

In the Scandinavian countries, Chlamydia trachomatis seems to be the most common cause of sexually transmitted diseases, including acute pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Chlamydial infection of the female genital tract may induce cervicitis. A correlation between the occurrence of C. trachomatis and cervical dysplasia has been found. The organism may reach the uterine endometrium via the cervical epithelium, producing endometritis. From the uterine mucosa, the infection may spread canalicularly to the fallopian tubes, where it may induce PID. Chlamydial infection is also associated with perihepatitis (Fitz-Hugh Curtis syndrome). In addition, chlamydial genital infection seems to be an important cause of sterility. Experimental infection in grivet monkeys with C. trachomatis results in cervicitis, endometritis, PID, and perihepatitis. (author's)

Keywords:

Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Finland
Pelvic Infections
Adnexitis
Histology
Endometritis
Antibodies
Treatment
Cervical Effects
Literature Review
Analysis
Animals, Laboratory
Europe, Northern
Europe
Developed Countries
Infections
Diseases
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Reproductive Tract Infections
Biology
Immunologic Factors
Immunity
Immune System
Physiology
Cervix
Uterus
Genitalia, Female
Genitalia
Urogenital System
Research Methodology
Clinical Research