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Maternal Chlamydia trachomatis Infections and Preterm Births in a University Hospital in Vitoria, Brazil

Renylena Schmidt, Renan Rosetti Muniz, Elizandra Cola, Dulce Stauffert, Mariângela Freitas da Silveira, Angélica Espinosa Miranda

PLoS ONE · 2015 · 20 citations · 18 references

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Abstract

This study shows a high prevalence of CT infection among parturient who have preterm birth. This high prevalence highlight the need for defining screening strategies focused on young pregnant women in Brazil.

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