Occurrence of Chlamydia trachomatis in military environment on the example of professional soldiers in the Polish Armed Forces

Korzeniewski, Krzysztof; Konior, Monika; Lass, Anna; Guzek, Aneta

doi:10.5603/imh.2014.0028

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“…In contrast, twothirds of the examined group of soldiers reported the use of condoms during casual sexual contacts. According to the examined men, the regular use of STI prevention measures was associated with the fear of HIV infection [21].…”

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Urogenital <i>Chlamydia trachomatis</i> in the environment of soldiers from the Polish Special Forces

Korzeniewski

2019

Ann Agric Environ Med.

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Introduction and objective.Urogenital Chlamydia trachomatis is one of the most common sexually transmitted bacterial pathogens. The aim of the study was to present the current occurrence of chlamydial infections among Polish soldiers, sexually-active men and women at reproductive age. Materials and method. The research involved 253 active duty soldiers from the Polish Special Forces, 237 men and 16 women aged 26-57, stationed in Warsaw between October -November 2016. The study participants were asked to fill a socio-demographic questionnaire and then subjected to diagnostic tests. These included a urine test for the presence of Chlamydia trachomatis DNA using the Real-Time PCR assay with fluorescently labeled markers and probes, complementary to plasmid DNA of the bacteria (DNA isolated from urine samples was used as matrix). Results. Chlamydia trachomatis infection was detected in two male soldiers, non-commissioned officers, at mean age 40.5 years (total: 38.0 years); reporting sexual contacts with 2-3 partners in the last 12 months (total: 141 soldiers -1 partner, 66 -2-3 partners, 46 ->4 partners), with no UTI symptoms. Conclusions. Among all the study participants, of whom more than 40% reported sexual contacts with 2-4 or more partners within the last 12 months, only 0.8% were found to be infected. The low prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis infection can be associated with a regular or frequent use of STI prevention measures during casual sex, or having a single sexual partner.

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Urogenital <i>Chlamydia trachomatis</i> in the environment of soldiers from the Polish Special Forces

Korzeniewski

2019

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“…We would therefore draw a parallel with the study of Korzeniewski et al [1]. In their study, Polish soldiers use condoms for fear of contracting HIV.…”

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“…We would like to comment on the article written by Korzeniewski et al [1] about the prevalence of Chlamydia asymptomatic infections in soldiers. Korzeniewski et al [1] showed an asymptomatic colonisation of 3% among 66 healthy and sexually active Polish soldiers. Our experience supports and completes their results.…”

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Drouillard³

2014

International Maritime Health

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“…The issue of sexually transmitted infection (STIs) among seafarers can be approached from several points of view, including the prevention of infections contracted in ports of call and arresting the spread of infection after returning home [5]. Shipowners and navies have set up prevention campaigns [6]. The French Navy, for example, has a strong public health policy.…”

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Sexually transmitted infections in seafarers: 2020’s perspectives based on a literature review from 2000–2020

Richard

Pougnet

Dewitte³

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International Maritime Health

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Background: Seafarers are a special population. The issue of sexually transmitted diseases among seafarers is as old as navigation itself, and is a public health issue and a matter of concern for seafarers themselves. The purpose of this article is to review the literature on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in professional seafarers in the 21 st century, with a view to guiding maritime physicians in their practice. Materials and methods: This is a Medline ® and Scopus ® literature review covering publications between 01/01/2000 and 31/12/2019. Out of the 224 articles, 26 were selected. Results: This review showed that at the beginning of the 21 st century, attention has been focused mainly on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Few seroprevalence data were available. Between 10% and 91% of seafarers had been tested for STIs. Several risk behaviours were identified: out of 4022 seafarers surveyed, 34.3% said they had several sexual partners; out of 3722 seafarers surveyed, 19.5% engaged with sex workers; out of 3493 seafarers surveyed, 63.3% did not always use condoms, while 58.0% were aware of the relevance of this protection. There was a lot of misunderstanding about STIs: 28.3% of seafarers believed that a healthy-looking person could not be HIV-positive. Conclusions: The main pathology studied was HIV. Many seafarers had no specific training and only learned about STIs and HIV through media such as television. Maritime doctors could use new technologies to disseminate the right information on STI prevention.

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Occurrence of Chlamydia trachomatis in military environment on the example of professional soldiers in the Polish Armed Forces

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References 26 publications

Urogenital <i>Chlamydia trachomatis</i> in the environment of soldiers from the Polish Special Forces

Urogenital <i>Chlamydia trachomatis</i> in the environment of soldiers from the Polish Special Forces

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Sexually transmitted infections in seafarers: 2020’s perspectives based on a literature review from 2000–2020

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