Risk factors for infection in women undergoing testing for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae in Manitoba, Canada

Article Abstract:

Certain demographic and socioeconomic variables may help predict which women are at risk for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections. Identifying the characteristics of women at risk for these infections may help in targeting prevention and treatment strategies. Researchers in the province of Manitoba, Canada found that women who had both chlamydia and N. gonorrhoeae infection were more likely to be young, with an average age of 21, North American Indian, residents of urban areas, and poor. Women with higher income levels may have better access to diagnosis and treatment for gonorrhea. Women perceived to have a low risk for chlamydia may also need to be screened to prevent its transmission.

Gonorrhea

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Determinants of Reinfection With Chlamydia trachomatis

Article Abstract:

Women with a prior history of chlamydia infection are nearly twice as likely to become reinfected with the sexually transmitted disease. Researchers examined women attending a sexually transmitted disease clinic, and found that women with a history of Chlamydia trachomatis infection were 80% more likely to be reinfected than women who had never had the disease. Recurrent infection was less common in women who used barrier contraceptives, such as condoms, used hormonal contraceptives, or had undergone tubal ligation. All women with a history of chlamydia should be regularly tested for the disease to detect reinfection.

United States

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Factors associated with human papillomavirus infection detected by polymerase chain reaction among urban Canadian aboriginal and non-aboriginal women

Article Abstract:

Native American women in Canada may have similar rates of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection to other Canadian women even though Native Americans have an increased risk for cervical cancer. Researchers analyzed the prevalence of HPV infection among 1477 Canadian women attending an inner-city clinic. The rate of HPV infection was 33% and was similar for Native American, or Aboriginal, women and for non-Aboriginal women. Type 18 HPV, the type which is most likely to cause cancer, was found to be more prevalent among Aboriginal women. Aboriginal women had more sexual risk factors for cervical cancer.

Health aspects, Analysis, Papillomavirus infections, Native American women, Prevalence studies (Epidemiology)

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