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World J Clin Urol. Mar 24, 2014; 3(1): 38-43
Published online Mar 24, 2014. doi: 10.5410/wjcu.v3.i1.38
Published online Mar 24, 2014. doi: 10.5410/wjcu.v3.i1.38
Chlamydial infections in urological disease: A challenging management
Tommaso Cai, Daniele Tiscione, Department of Urology, Santa Chiara Regional Hospital, 38123 Trento, Italy
Paolo Verze, Vincenzo Mirone, Department of Urology, University of Federico II, 80126 Naples, Italy
Sandra Mazzoli, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Centre, Santa Maria Annunziata Hospital, 50012 Florence, Italy
Francesca Pisano, Paolo Gontero, Department of Urology, University of Turin, 10126 Turin, Italy
Riccardo Bartoletti, Department of Urology, University of Florence, 50012 Florence, Italy
Author contributions: Cai T, Verze P and Pisano F contributed equally to this work; Cai T and Mazzoli S designed the research; Verze P, Pisano F and Tiscione D performed the research; Cai T and Pisano F wrote the paper; Gontero P, Mirone V and Bartoletti R revised the paper.
Correspondence to: Tommaso Cai, MD, Department of Urology, Santa Chiara Hospital, Largo Medaglie d’Oro, 938123 Trento, Italy. ktommy@libero.it
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Received: October 25, 2013
Revised: December 8, 2013
Accepted: February 16, 2014
Published online: March 24, 2014
Processing time: 151 Days and 6.2 Hours
Revised: December 8, 2013
Accepted: February 16, 2014
Published online: March 24, 2014
Processing time: 151 Days and 6.2 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip:Chlamydia trachomatis (Ct) infection is the most prevalent sexually transmitted bacterial infection worldwide with a significant impact on young male fertility. Ct represents a challenge for the urologist, both for diagnosis and treatment. An accurate comprehension of the pathology, diagnosis and treatment of this entity is essential for the urologist in order to prevent persistent consequences and improve the patient’s quality of life. We summarize the most current developments in the treatment of young men affected by chronic prostatitis due to Ct infection.