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September 10, 2025Deleted JournalOpen Access

Effects of Maternal Chlamydia trachomatis Infection on Neonatal Outcomes at a Tertiary Healthcare Facility in Southwest Nigeria

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RARichard A. AkinyoadeMGMicheal Olumide GbalaOAOlumide Emmanuel Adewara

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Overview

Cohort study links maternal chlamydia trachomatis infection to increased neonatal sepsis and conjunctivitis rates.

Key Points

  • Neonates of infected mothers showed a significantly higher incidence of conjunctivitis and sepsis, indicating serious health risks.
  • The study observed a 13.8% prevalence of chlamydia trachomatis among pregnant participants, underlining the importance of routine screening.
  • Endocervical swabs were tested using a rapid test and microscopy, ensuring accurate identification of infections.
  • These findings support the need for implementing routine screening to enhance neonatal health outcomes and reduce morbidity.

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Akinyoade et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1a5eb54b1d3bfb60df4fchttps://doi.org/10.4314/rejhs.v13i3.3
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