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RESEARCH ARTICLE
Contents Vol 4(2)

Chlamydia trachomatis prevalence in heterosexual men in Melbourne: a community-based study

Amanda J. Wade A D , Jane S. Hocking B C and Margaret E. Hellard B
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A Infectious Diseases Unit, The Alfred Hospital, Commercial Rd, Prahran, Victoria 3181, Australia.

B Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health and Research, The Burnet Institute, Prahran, Victoria 3181, Australia.

C School of Population Health, University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010, Australia.

D Corresponding author. Email: ajwade@ausdoctors.net

Sexual Health 4(2) 137-138 https://doi.org/10.1071/SH07008
Submitted: 25 January 2007  Accepted: 5 February 2007   Published: 23 May 2007

Abstract

There is limited information about chlamydia prevalence in men. Our study aimed to measure the prevalence of chlamydia in 16–29-year-old heterosexual men. Recruitment was undertaken through urban sporting clubs. Participants were approached after training to complete a questionnaire and to provide a urine sample that was tested for Chlamydia trachomatis. Participants with positive results received treatment. Fifty participants were recruited and four were found to be infected (8.5%, 95% CI 2.76–21.27). There was a high prevalence of C. trachomatis in our study participants, highlighting the importance of including men in chlamydia response programs.


Acknowledgements

Margaret Hellard receives funding support from the NHMRC and VicHealth. Jane Hocking receives funding support from the NHMRC.


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