Association of Chlamydia serology with HIV in Nigerian women
Muhammad Hassan Isah Dhoko, Jatau, Edward David, Steve Olayeni Olonitola, AliyU Muhammad Sani, Tijjani Muhammad Bashir.
Abstract
This research was undertaken to detect the presence of Chlamydia in pregnant women and gynaecologic patients in the North-central geopolitical zone of Nigeria. Blood samples were collected and analysed by ELISA techniques. The blood samples were also screened for HIV infection. A sero-prevalence of 59.0% was recorded for the study area. The sero-prevalence was higher among the gynaecologic patients (62.0%) than the pregnant women (57.5%). The difference was statistically significant (P = 0.0001). Of the four centers chosen for the study, the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja) had the highest prevalence (84.7%), while Niger State had the least (28.7%). The difference was also statistically significant (P
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