[Chlamydia Infections of the Male: What is Relevant for Urologists?]

Overview

Journal Urologe A

Specialty Urology

Date 2006 Nov 16

PMID 17106674

Citations 2

Authors

W Weidner

F M E Wagenlehner

T Diemer

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Abstract

Chlamydia species are responsible for a variety of infections in humans. Chlamydia trachomatis represents the most frequently found species among Chlamydia in urogenital infections of females and males. The clinically most relevant infection appears to be bacterial adnexitis of the female that may cause sterility. However, Chlamydia also indicates a remarkably high prevalence in the urogenital tract of asymptomatic males. This review summarizes the most current developments in the diagnostics and therapeutical approaches in Chlamydia infections of the male accessory sex glands.

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