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ProblemTubal factor infertility (TFI) is a severe complication of genital Chlamydia trachomatis infections. In fertility workup, chlamydia antibody test (CAT) is used to predict TFI. The predictive value for TFI of most commonly used CAT is…
STUDY QUESTION: Does C-reactive protein (CRP), as a marker of persisting low-grade inflammation, identify Chlamydia trachomatis IgG antibody test (CAT)-positive women who are at the highest risk for tubal factor infertility (TFI)? SUMMARY …
The interindividual differences in response to Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) infections are for an important part based on the differences in our host genetic make-up. In the past, several genes and pathways have been identified and linked to …
Background. Chlamydia infections often follow an asymptomatic course but may damage the reproductive tract. Chlamydia antibodies in serum are used as markers for past infections and can relate to tubal pathology and infertility. This "proof…
Individual variations in susceptibility to an infection as well as in the clinical course of the infection can be explained by pathogen related factors, environmental factors, and host genetic differences. In this paper we review the state-…
BackgroundRegulation of immune responses is critical for controlling inflammation and disruption of this process can lead to tissue damage. We reported that CXCL13 was induced in fallopian tube tissue following C. trachomatis infection. Her…
Previous studies have investigated the role of Toll-like receptor (TLR)2 and TLR4 in susceptibility to and severity of Chlamydia trachomatis infections. In this study we employ a unique integrated approach to study the role of the intracell…
BackgroundIn women, Chlamydia (C.) trachomatis upper genital tract infection can cause distal tubal damage and occlusion, increasing the risk of tubal factor subfertility and ectopic pregnancy. Variations, like single nucleotide polymorphis…
BackgroundThe functional polymorphism -260 C>T in the LPS sensing TLR4 co-receptor CD14 gene enhances the transcriptional activity and results in a higher CD14 receptor density. Individuals carrying the T/T genotype also have significantly …