SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS IN WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL IN NAVI MUMBAI WITH EMPHASIS ON C.TRACHOMATIS.

Abstract

Lower genital tract infections, including C.trachomatis are a major cause of gynecological morbidity and a great public health concern in India. Inadequate laboratory diagnostic facilities in all the levels of health maintenance, limited resources in material and manpower, stigma and discrimination associated with (Reproductive tract infections) RTIs services are some of the causes of lack of exact incidence/prevalence rate of RTIs in India. The present study was designed to determine the prevalence of RTIs including C.trachomatis in women attending a OBGY outpatient department in a tertiary care hospital in Navi Mumbai.

Keywords: C.trachomatis, Reproductive tract infections (RTIs)