1These authors contributed equally to this work.
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Chlamydia trachomatis, Mycoplasma genitalium and Ureaplasma urealyticum among students in northern Norway
Article first published online: 26 MAR 2012
DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2012.04528.x
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Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
Volume 27, Issue 1, pages e91–e96, January 2013
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Jensen, A.J., Kleveland, C.R., Moghaddam, A., Haaheim, H., Hjelmevoll, S.O. and Skogen, V. (2013), Chlamydia trachomatis, Mycoplasma genitalium and Ureaplasma urealyticum among students in northern Norway. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 27: e91–e96. doi: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2012.04528.x
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1These authors contributed equally to this work.
Conflict of interests None declared.
Funding sources The study was funded by contribution from the University of Tromsø and University hospital of North Norway and Helse Nord HF.
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- Issue published online: 18 DEC 2012
- Article first published online: 26 MAR 2012
- Received: 7 November 2011; Accepted: 27 February 2012
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Abstract
Background The prevalence of Mycoplasma genitalium and Ureaplasma genitalium in populations outside sexually transmitted infection clinics in Norway is unknown.
Objective To assess the prevalence of potential sexually transmitted organisms in a non-clinical setting, among college students in Northern Norway.
Methods In total 655 students, 449 men and 206 women, were tested for Chlamydia trachomatis, M. genitalium, and U. urealyticum by nucleic acid amplification testing of urine samples. All subjects completed questionnaires.
Results Among the included men, the prevalences of C. trachomatis, M. genitalium, and U. urealyticum were 4.2%, 1.1% and 8.9%, respectively. Prevalence among included women was 1.9%, 1% and 8.2%, respectively. In men, the number of sexual partners in the preceding 6 months was associated with prevalence of U. urealyticum and C. trachomatis.
Conclusions U. urealyticum appeared more prevalent than C. trachomatis and increased number of sexual partners was associated with increased risk of a positive test. M. genitalium had a low prevalence.