Publicação
Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Uncomplicated (Non-Lymphogranuloma Venereum) Chlamydia trachomatis Infection in Portugal
| Resumo: | Chlamydia trachomatis infection is the most prevalent sexually transmitted bacterial infection in the world. Being associated with a large number of asymptomatic carriers, the diagnosis is frequently challenging and requires appropriate laboratory testing. In Portugal, the incidence of the disease has been consistently increasing in recent years, meaning that special awareness is required for case identification, contact tracing and application of appropriate treatments. These recommendations result from the adaptation of the international consensuses on the diagnosis and treatment of Chlamydia trachomatis infection to the Portuguese healthcare setting, with the aim of standardizing the clinical and laboratory approach to symptomatic and nonsymptomatic carriers of the disease. |
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| Autores principais: | Andrade, Pedro |
| Outros Autores: | Azevedo, Jacinta; Lisboa, Carmen; Fernandes, Cândida; Borrego, Maria José; Borges-Costa, João; Reis, Joel; Santiago, Felicidade; Santos, António; Alves, João; em representação do GEIDST/SPDV |
| Assunto: | Chlamydia Infections/diagnosis Chlamydia Infections/therapy Chlamydia trachomatis Chlamydia trachomatis Infecções por Chlamydia/diagnóstico Infecções por Chlamydia/tratamento |
| Ano: | 2024 |
| País: | Portugal |
| Tipo de documento: | artigo |
| Tipo de acesso: | unknown |
| Instituição associada: | Ordem dos Médicos |
| Idioma: | português |
| Origem: | Acta Médica Portuguesa |
| Resumo: | Chlamydia trachomatis infection is the most prevalent sexually transmitted bacterial infection in the world. Being associated with a large number of asymptomatic carriers, the diagnosis is frequently challenging and requires appropriate laboratory testing. In Portugal, the incidence of the disease has been consistently increasing in recent years, meaning that special awareness is required for case identification, contact tracing and application of appropriate treatments. These recommendations result from the adaptation of the international consensuses on the diagnosis and treatment of Chlamydia trachomatis infection to the Portuguese healthcare setting, with the aim of standardizing the clinical and laboratory approach to symptomatic and nonsymptomatic carriers of the disease. |
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