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High Prevalence and Genotypic Diversity of Persistent Chlamydia Trachomatis Infections Among South African Adolescent Girls and Young Women: A Tale of Two Cities.
The Journal of infectious diseases - 29 Apr 2026
Dabee Smritee, Barnabas Shaun, Versteeg Bart, Kullin Brian, Jaumdally Shameem Z, Gamieldien Hoyam, Mkhize Nonhlanhla, Muller Etienne, Maseko Venessa, Gill Katherine, Martin Darren P, Gray Glenda, Bekker Linda-Gail, Lewis David A, Jaspan Heather B, Bruisten Sylvia M, Passmore Jo-Ann S
Abstract excerpt
Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) is the most common sexually transmitted bacterial infection globally, significantly affecting adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in South Africa. This study investigated CT prevalence and genotypic diversity among 298 AGYW from Cape Town and Johannesburg, revealing an overall prevalence of 29.5%. Prevalence was higher in Cape Town (41.6%) compared to Johannesburg (17.4%; P <...
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