Chlamydia trachomatis infection in the genital tract during pregnancy

Chlamydia trachomatis infection of the genitourinary tract is recognized as a sexually transmitted disease and is one of the sexually transmitted diseases that the Ministry of Health requires strict control. There are two forms of genital chlamydia infection in pregnant women: newly active infection and latent infection of the original chlamydia due to pregnancy-induced activation. The risk factors for chlamydia infection in pregnant women's cervix include: young age at sexual onset, multiple sexual partners, low education, no need for barrier contraception, trachoma and severe cervical erosion. If pregnant women are found to have any of these risks, they should promptly test for Chlamydia cervix. Pregnant women with active Chlamydia infection are at risk of premature rupture of the membranes. If it occurs in early pregnancy, miscarriage is prone. Once chlamydia is detected in the cervix of pregnant women, it should be taken in time. Chlamydia trachomatis infection of the genitourinary tract is recognized as a sexually transmitted disease and is one of the sexually transmitted diseases that the Ministry of Health requires strict control. Chlamydia trachomatis is not only the pathogen of trachoma, but also the most common pathogen causing female reproductive tract infections.

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