Krsteska, Blagica and Karpicarov, Dino and Gjorgjeska, Biljana (2020) Laboratory diagnosis of infections caused by chlamydia trachomatis, experiences from the PHF Clinical Hospital “M.D. Trifun Panovski” – Bitola for the period from 2013 to 2019. Knowledge - International Journal, Scientific Papers, 38.4 (4). pp. 691-696. ISSN 2545-4439
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Abstract
Introduction: The term sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) refer to a variety of clinical syndromes and infections caused by pathogens that can be acquired and transmitted through sexual activity. A typical example of a pathogen that can cause this type of diseases is Chlamydia trachomatis. Chlamydia trachomatis, the most important cause of human diseases of all Chlamydia, is divided into two biovars that reflect the fundamental differences in their invasion of cell cultures and their involvement in human diseases. The oculogenital biovar causes minimal invasive trachoma, inclusion conjunctivitis, oculogenital infections and reactive arthritis. The LGV biovar causes lymphogranuloma venereum, a more invasive genital tract infection associated with lymphoid pathology. In general, uncomplicated urogenital infections caused by this bacterium are treated with azithromycin or doxycycline. If this type of infection occurs during pregnancy, then the use of the antibiotic amoxicillin is justified.
Aims of the study: To show the number of diagnosed and registered patients with Chlamydia infections for the period from 2013 to 2019 and to analyze the obtained data depending on the age, place of residence, social status and nationality of the patients. As such, the results should make a significant theoretical and practical contribution to identifying the need for routine medical examinations and the development of early diagnosis of Chlamydia infections, which are key aspects for the effective treatment of this sexually transmitted disease.
Materials and methods: For the purpose of the study, data obtained from patients with Chlamydia infections, diagnosed and treated at the PHF Clinical Hospital “M.D. Trifun Panovski” – Bitola, were analyzed. The data were collected over a period of seven years (from 2013 to 2019) and included patients from: Prilep, Bitola, Krusevo, Makedonski Brod, Resen, as well as from the surrounding villages of these cities. The whole study was done according to the methodology and apparatus used at the PHF Clinical Hospital “M.D. Trifun Panovski” – Bitola.
Results: According to the study, of the total number of patients diagnosed and registered in the period from 2013 to 2019, the majority (80 patients) were aged between 26 and 40 years. In terms of place of residence, almost 86 % or 104 patients came from urban areas, while 17 patients came from rural areas. When it comes to social status, the majority of patients – 63, were unemployed, unlike the remaining 58 who were employed. During this period, out of 121 people diagnosed and registered with Chlamydia infections, 115 were Macedonians, 5 were Roma and only 1 person was Albanian.
Conclusion: Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases. As such, it is most commonly seen in women between the ages of 15 and 24, and it can be transmitted through vaginal, oral and anal sex, but can also be transmitted during the childbirth process. Although most patients have no visible symptoms, the disease should not be ignored and should be treated with appropriate antibiotic therapy.
Keywords: Sexually transmitted diseases; Chlamydia; Infection; Genitourinary system.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Subjects: | Medical and Health Sciences > Basic medicine Medical and Health Sciences > Clinical medicine Medical and Health Sciences > Health sciences |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Medical Science |
| Depositing User: | Biljana Gorgeska |
| Date Deposited: | 27 Apr 2020 08:27 |
| Last Modified: | 27 Apr 2020 08:27 |
| URI: | https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/id/eprint/24014 |
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