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

Wade AJ, Hocking JS, Hellard ME

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  • Journal Sexual health

  • Published 13 Sep 2007

  • Volume 4

  • ISSUE 2

  • Pagination 137-8

  • DOI 10.1071/sh07008

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.