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  • Reproductive Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) is the leading global bacterial STI, frequently asymptomatic and impacting young women.
  • CT sequelae include pelvic inflammatory disease, tubal infertility, and obstetric complications; male fertility impact is debated.
  • Concerns regarding antibiotic resistance and urogenital microbiota disruption necessitate reassessment of CT screening and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between CT seropositivity and tuboperitoneal pathology.
  • To explore the role of single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in identifying individuals at higher risk for CT-induced tubal damage.
  • To evaluate CT seropositivity as a predictor of spontaneous pregnancy rates and obstetric complications.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of CT serology in relation to tuboperitoneal pathology.
  • Investigation of single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) for risk profiling of infectious tubal damage.
  • Statistical evaluation of CT seropositivity and its correlation with fertility and pregnancy outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Positive CT serology may indicate tuboperitoneal pathology not always detected by hysterosalpingography.
  • CT seropositivity is linked to reduced spontaneous pregnancy rates.
  • CT seropositivity serves as a predictive factor for obstetric complications.

Conclusions:

  • CT screening and management require updated approaches considering resistance and microbiota effects.
  • Identifying genetic predispositions through SNPs could refine risk assessment for CT-related tubal damage.
  • CT serology is a valuable indicator for reproductive and obstetric risk assessment in women.