Chlamydia trachomatis genotypes in a cross-sectional study of urogenital samples from remote Northern and central Australia

PM Giffard; NC Brenner; SN Tabrizi; SM Garland; DC Holt; P Andersson; RA Lilliebridge; SYC Tong; M Karimi; P Boylan; N Ryder; T Johns; G Singh

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Chlamydia trachomatis genotypes in a cross-sectional study of urogenital samples from remote Northern and central Australia

PM Giffard, NC Brenner, SN Tabrizi, SM Garland, DC Holt, P Andersson, RA Lilliebridge, SYC Tong, M Karimi, P Boylan, N Ryder, T Johns, G Singh

BMJ Open | Published : 2016

DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2015-009624

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Abstract

Objectives: The objective was to determine the frequency of trachoma genotypes of Chlamydia trachomatis-positive urogenital tract (UGT) specimens from remote areas of the Australian Northern Territory (NT). Setting: The setting was analysis of remnants of C. trachomatis positive primarily UGT specimens obtained in the course of clinical practice. The specimens were obtained from two pathology service providers. Participants: From 3356 C. trachomatis specimens collected during May 2012-April 2013, 439 were selected for genotyping, with a focus on specimens from postpubescent patients, in remote Aboriginal communities where ocular trachoma is potentially present. Primary and secondary outcome ..

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This study was funded by Australian National Health and Medical Research Council project grants 1004123 and 1060768. SYCT was supported by an Australian National Health and Medical Research Council Career Development Fellowship 1065736.