Summary of results
| Patients | Control group 1 | Control group 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LCR, ligase chain reaction. | |||
| Total | 140 | 105 | 136 |
| Median age (range, years) | 23(16–43) | 33(21–46) | 28(16–46) |
| Mean (SD) age at first sexual intercourse (years) | 16(1.58) | 17(2.10) | 17(2.38) |
| C trachomatis (LCR and serology) | 42(17; 25) | 8(0; 8) | 11(1; 11) |