Emerging Infectious Diseases (Oct 2003)

Chlamydia trachomatis Infections in Female Soldiers, Israel

  • Ellen S. Bamberger,
  • Efraim Siegler,
  • Einat Makler-Shiran,
  • Mihir V. Patel,
  • Jordan M. Steinberg,
  • Rosa Gershtein,
  • Isaac Srugo

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid0910.030100
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 9, no. 10
pp. 1344 – 1346

Abstract

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We examined the prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis infection in Israeli female soldiers. The prevalence was 3.2% among soldiers seeking medical care; rural residence was identified as a significant risk factor. Nevertheless, given the study design, recommending broad-scale screening of Israeli female soldiers may be premature.2

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