Emerging infectious diseases · 2003 · 10 citations · 3 references
Veterinary MedicineInfectious DiseasesPreventive MedicineInfectious Disease EpidemiologyMedical MicrobiologyWomen's HealthBacterial InfectionsInfection SurveillanceReproductive Tract InfectionsSexually Transmitted Infection EpidemiologySexually Transmitted Infection PreventionSexually Transmitted InfectionsChlamydia Infection EpidemiologyGender-specific EpidemiologyRural ResidenceSexually Transmitted Infection Assessment
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.
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<i>Chlamydia trachomatis</i>Infections in Female Military Recruits
Charlotte A. Gaydos, M. René Howell, Barbara Pare et al. · New England Journal of Medicine · 1998 · 266 citations