Chlamydia trachomatis Is Associated With Medically Indicated Preterm Birth and Preeclampsia in Young Pregnant Women

This study determined if prenatal C. trachomatis infection is associated with preterm birth (PTB) and preeclampsia subtypes. Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted using 22,772 singleton pregnancies with a prenatal C. trachomatis diagnostic test. Spontaneous and medically indicated PTBs, and term and preterm preeclampsia were outcomes. Modified Poisson regression calculated relative risk (RR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) with propensity score adjustments stratified by maternal ages
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Original Study Source Type: research