Download PDF
CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU 2015; 05(01): 004-008
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1703853
Original Article

LOW PREVALENCE OF CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS INFECTION IN WOMEN FROM SOUTHERN NIGERIA

Adesiji Y O.
1   Senior Lecturer, Department of Medical Microbiology & Parasitology, College of Health Sciences, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Osogbo, Nigeria
,
Iyere S I.
2   Research Scholar, Department of Biomedical Science, College of Health Sciences, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Osogbo, Nigeria
,
Ogah I J.
3   Research Scholar, Infectious Diseases and Environmental Health Research Group. Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Ilorin, Nigeria
› Author Affiliations
› Further Information
Also available at
  PDF Download Permissions and Reprints

Abstract

Chlamydia trachomatis infections are the most common bacterial cause of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the world. However, most Nigeria health care facilities do not screen for Chlamydia antigen in gynaecological and general out-patient clinics. This study was to document the prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis infection in patients attending Family Planning Clinics and Gynaecology clinics in Southern Nigeria. Endocervical swabs were collected from a hundred and forty patients and were screened using Chlamydia Rapid Test Device –Swab / Urine (Interchemical Ltd. China). Out of 140 patients screened, 1 (0.7%) was positive for Chlamydia trachomatis antigen. There seem to be an association between Chlamydia infection and abortion thus screening for chlamydia trachomatis infection in asymptomatic patients to prevent the adverse consequences. This study presents an update in Chlamydia trachomatis in the Southern part of Nigeria.

Keywords

Chlamydia trachomatis - prevalence - women - southern - Nigeria


Publication History

Article published online:
22 April 2020

© .

Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Private Ltd.
A-12, Second Floor, Sector -2, NOIDA -201301, India

 

  • References

  • 1 Ogiogwa IO, Motayo BO, Okerentugba PO, Innocent-Adiele HC, Tafeng Y, Onoh CC, Nwanze JC, Okonko IO. Detection of Chlamydia TrachomatisAntigen among Attendees of a Fertility Clinic in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. Researcher. 2012; 4(4): 96-100
  • 2 WHO, World Health Organization. VISION 2020 Action Plan for 2006–2011. Planning Meeting. Geneva, 11–13 July 2006
  • 3 CDC, 2014. www.m.cdc.gov/en/HealthsafetyTopics/Diseasesconditions/STDs/ch lamydiaFS
  • 4 Peeling RW, Holmes KK, Mabey D, Ronald A. Rapid diagnostic tests for Sexually transmitted infections Rapid tests for sexually transmitted infections (STIs): the way forward. Sex Transm Infect; 2006; 82: 5 1-6
  • 5 Sturm-Ramirez K, Brumblay H, Diop K, Guèye-Ndiaye A, Sankalé J, Thior I, N'Doye I, Thior I, N'Doye, I, Hsieh C, Mboup S, Kanki PJ. Molecular Epidemiology of Genital Chlamydia trachomatis Infection in High-Risk Women in Senegal. West Africa J Clin Microbiol. 2000; 38(1): 138–145.
  • 6 McGregor JA, French JI. Chlamydia trachomatis infection during pregnancy. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1991; 164:1782-9.
  • 7 Chernesky MA. The laboratory diagnosis of Chlamydia trachomatis infection. Can J Infect Dis Med Microbiol. 2005; 16:39-44.
  • 8 Anttila T, Saikku P, Koskela P, Bloigu A, Dillner J, Ikäheimo I. Serotypes of Chlamydia trachomatis and risk development of cervical squamous cell carcinoma'. JAMA. 2001;1(285):47-51.
  • 9 Okoror LE, Agbonlahor DE, Esumeh FI, Umolu PI. Prevalence of chlamydia in patients attending gynaecological clinics in south eastern Nigeria'. African Health Sciences; 2007; 7(1): 18-24
  • 10 Sanders JW, Hook EW, Welsh LE, Shepherd ME, Quinn TC. Evaluation of an enzyme immunoassay for detection of Chlamydia trachomatis in urine of asymptomatic men. J Clin Microbiol. 1994; 32: 24-27.
  • 11 Okonofua FE. Infertility in Sub Saharan Africa' In: Okonofua F and Odunsi K (2003). (eds). Contemporary Obstetrics and Gyneacology for Developing Countries. Ed 1, Woman's Health and Action Research Center. Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. 1991; pp 129 -156.
  • 12 Harry TC, Saravanamuttu KM, Rasid S, Shrestha TL. 'Audit evaluating the value of routine screening of Chlamydia trachomatis urethra infection in men'. Int J STD AIDS. 1994; 5:374 – 375.
  • 13 Amin JD, Zaria LT, El-Nafaty AU, Mai AM. Genital Chlamydia trachomatis infection in women in a Nigerian hospital'. Genitourin Med. 1997; 73: 146-147.
  • 14 Ikeme AC, Ezegwui HU, Ikeako LC, Agbata I, Agbata E. Seroprevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis in Enugu, Nigeria. Niger J Clin Pract 2011;14:176-80.
  • 15 Oloyede OA, Fakoya TA, Oloyede AA, Alayo AM. Prevalence and Awareness about Chlamydial Infection in Women Undergoing Infertility Evaluation in Lagos, Nigeria' Int J Health Res. 2009; 2(2): 157- 162.
  • 16 Warison, KT, Odigie J, Eyaru S. Prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis Infection among Female Undergraduates of the University of Port Harcourt Using Strand Displacement and Amplification [SDA] Technique. The Nigerian Health Journal. 2012; 12:2
  • 17 Mawak JD, Dashe N, Agabi YA, Panshak BW. Prevalence of Genital Chlamydia Trachomatis Infection among Gynaecologic Clinic Attendees in Jos, Nigeria. Shiraz E Medical Journal. 2011; 12:2
  • 18 Brabin L, Kemp J, Orikomaba K. Reproductive tract infections and abortion among adolescent girls in rural Nigeria. Lancet. 1995; 345:300-304.
  • 19 Vidwan NK, Regi A, Steinhoff M, Huppert JS, Staat MA, Dodd C, Nongrum R, Anandan S, Verghese V. Low prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis infection in non-urban pregnant women in Vellore, S. India. PLoS One. 2012; 7:e34794.
  • 20 MacLean AB. Pelvic Infection. In: Edmonds KD(ed). Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics and Gyneacology for post graduates, ed 6, Blackwell Sciences Ltd, London. 1999; pp: 393 - 409.
  • 21 Jones GE, Low JC, Machell J, Amstrong K. Comparison of five tests for the detection of antibodies against chlamydia (enzootic) abortion of ewes. Vet Rec. 1997; 141(7):164-8.
  • 22 Van Verkoyeen RP, Peeter MF, Van Rijsoort-Vos JH, van der Meijden WI, Marton JW. Sensitivity and specificity of three new commercially available Chlamydia trachomatis tests. Int J STD AIDS. 2002; 2:23-5.
  • 23 Alarape AI, Olapegba PO, Chovwen CO. Condom use among students: The influence condom self-efficacy, social norms and affective attitude toward condom. J Soc Sci. 2008; 17:237-41.
  • 24 Opaneye AA. Pelvic Infections. In: Okonofua F, Odunsi K. (Eds). Contemporary Obstetrics and Gyneacology for Developing Countries, ed 1, Woman's Health and Action Research Center. Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. 2003; pp.54–65.