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Chlamydia trachomatis Incidence in Relation to Vaginal Microbiota Dynamics, Immunogenetics and Exposures in a Cohort of Young Student Women in France.
The Journal of infectious diseases - 23 Sept 2026
Tamarelle Jeanne, de Barbeyrac Bertille, Balcon Carla, Rutt Lindsay, France Michael, Bébéar Cécile, Bourret Antoine, Fauconnier Arnaud, Ravel Jacques, Delarocque-Astagneau Elisabeth, Thiébaut Anne C M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Given the potential role of the vaginal microbiota in the acquisition of Chlamydia trachomatis infections, we aim to investigate its contribution together with immunogenetics and epidemiological exposures to the incidence of C. trachomatis in young women. METHODS: This study involved 313 female students aged 18-24 years from the i-Predict prevention trial in France. Participants provided 4...
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- Adolescent
- Female
- Humans
- Young Adult
- Chlamydia Infections
