Chlamydia trachomatis and genital human papillomavirus infections in female university students in Honduras.

TY - JOUR

T1 - Chlamydia trachomatis and genital human papillomavirus infections in female university students in Honduras.

AU - Tabora, N.

AU - Zelaya, A.

AU - Bakkers, J.

AU - Melchers, W.J.

AU - Ferrera, A.

N1 - Reporting year: 2005

PY - 2005

Y1 - 2005

N2 - Sexually transmitted infections are a serious health problem in Honduras. Human papillomavirus (HPV) and Chlamydia trachomatis are major causes of sexually transmitted diseases. To determine the prevalence of C. trachomatis and HPV in young women, 100 female university students in Honduras were assayed for the presence of these pathogens. Twenty-eight percent were positive for HPV and 6% were positive for C. trachomatis. These results show that genital HPV and C. trachomatis infections are very common among sexually active young women in Honduras. It is vital to promote extensive public awareness campaigns among sexually active women concerning preventive measures of these diseases.

AB - Sexually transmitted infections are a serious health problem in Honduras. Human papillomavirus (HPV) and Chlamydia trachomatis are major causes of sexually transmitted diseases. To determine the prevalence of C. trachomatis and HPV in young women, 100 female university students in Honduras were assayed for the presence of these pathogens. Twenty-eight percent were positive for HPV and 6% were positive for C. trachomatis. These results show that genital HPV and C. trachomatis infections are very common among sexually active young women in Honduras. It is vital to promote extensive public awareness campaigns among sexually active women concerning preventive measures of these diseases.

M3 - Article

SN - 0002-9637

VL - 73

SP - 50

EP - 53

JO - American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

JF - American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

IS - 1

ER -