[Inflammation of the female genital organs caused by Chlamydia trachomatis]

Lijec Vjesn. 1989 Aug;111(8):296-300.
[Article in Croatian]

Abstract

Chlamydia trachomatis has been presented in a growing number of recent papers as a causative agent of diseases such as cervicitis, endometritis, salpingitis and peritonitis. Based on the results available in literature, significance of an early detection of female genital tract inflammations caused by Chlamydia trachomatis because of its often asymptomatic flow, irreparable sequels of uncured inflammation and possible curing with tetracyclines and macrolides therapy has been discussed.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Chlamydia Infections* / diagnosis
  • Chlamydia Infections* / epidemiology
  • Chlamydia Infections* / therapy
  • Chlamydia trachomatis
  • Endometritis / diagnosis
  • Female
  • Genital Diseases, Female* / diagnosis
  • Genital Diseases, Female* / epidemiology
  • Genital Diseases, Female* / etiology
  • Genital Diseases, Female* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Salpingitis / diagnosis
  • Uterine Cervicitis / diagnosis
  • Uterine Cervicitis / epidemiology