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Chlamydia infection risk factors
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Common risk factors in the development of chlamydia infection include unprotected sexual activity, multiple sexual partners, age, men who have sex with men, and low socio-economic status.[1][2][3]
Risk factors
Risk factors
Common risk factors in the development of chlamydia include:[1][2][3]
- Unprotected sexual activity
- Multiple sexual partners
- Age (adolescents and young adults are more likely to be infected)
- Men who have sex with men
- Low socio-economic status
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Chlamydia CDC Fact Sheet. CDC.http://www.cdc.gov/std/chlamydia/stdfact-chlamydia-detailed.htm#_ENREF_3. Accessed on December 29, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Navarro C, Jolly A, Nair R, Chen Y (2002). “Risk factors for genital chlamydial infection”. Can J Infect Dis. 13 (3): 195–207. PMC 2094865. PMID 18159391.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Mishori R, McClaskey EL, WinklerPrins VJ (2012). “Chlamydia trachomatis infections: screening, diagnosis, and management”. Am Fam Physician. 86 (12): 1127–32. PMID 23316985.
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