Abstract | BACKGROUND: METHODS: Ninety-two women with clinical signs and symptoms of mild-to-moderate PID, enrolled in the PEACH Study, were evaluated. For all HLA class II DQ alleles with a prevalence of 10% or greater in the population, we assessed demographics, cervical infections, endometrial pathology, and fertility outcomes. RESULTS: CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Roberta B Ness, Robert C Brunham, Caixia Shen, Debra C Bass, PID Evaluation Clinical Health (PEACH) Study Investigators |
Journal | Sexually transmitted diseases
(Sex Transm Dis)
Vol. 31
Issue 5
Pg. 301-4
(May 2004)
ISSN: 0148-5717 [Print] United States |
PMID | 15107633
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.)
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Chemical References |
- DNA Primers
- HLA-DQ Antigens
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Chlamydia Infections
(epidemiology)
- Chlamydia trachomatis
- DNA Primers
- Disease Susceptibility
- Endometritis
(epidemiology)
- Female
- Gonorrhea
(epidemiology)
- HLA-DQ Antigens
(genetics)
- Humans
- Infertility, Female
(epidemiology)
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
(epidemiology, genetics, immunology)
- Polymerase Chain Reaction
- United States
(epidemiology)
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