Abstract
Prevalence of anti-Chlamydia trachomatis specific IgG antibodies was evaluated in a sexually transmitted disease outpatient population composed of 741 heterosexuals, 470 males and 271 females, and of 147 homosexual-bisexual men. The prevalence rates were 60.0% in heterosexual males, 50.6% in females and 73.5% in homosexuals-bisexuals. A positive association between age and antibody prevalence was found in males. Among heterosexuals there is an increasing trend of seropositivity with number of partners during the previous year. A significant association between anti-chlamydial and anti-herpes simplex, type 2, antibodies has been demonstrated.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 329-331 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | European Journal of Epidemiology |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sep 1990 |
Keywords
- C. trachomatis
- Epidemiology
- Infection
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Epidemiology