Chlamydia and Male Lower Urinary Tract Diseases
이영석, 이규성,
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이영석 ( Lee Young-Suk )
Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine Samsung Changwon Hospital Department of Urology
이규성 ( Lee Kyu-Sung )
Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine Samsung Medical Center Department of Urology
KMID : 0358320130540020073
Abstract
Of the chlamydia species that can cause infections in humans, C. trachomatis is responsible for lower urinary tract diseases in men and women. C. trachomatis infections are prevalent worldwide, but current research is focused on females, with the burden of disease and infertility sequelae considered to be a predominantly female problem. However, a role for this pathogen in the development of male urethritis, epididymitis, and orchitis is widely accepted. Also, it can cause complications such as chronic prostatitis and infertility. This review summarizes C. trachomatis infection in the male genitourinary tract, including urethritis, epididymitis, orchitis, and its complications, and addresses the microbiology, epidemiology, screening, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Chlamydia;Chronic prostatitis;Epididymitis;Infertility orchitis;Urethritis
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