Table 1

Distribution of concurrent Chlamydia trachomatis serovars per sampling site

Patients (n=11)CervixVaginaUrethraRectumUrine
OPD O&G
 FemaleI group (G/Ga)
C group (?)
 FemaleC group (H)
C group (K)
 FemaleB group (E)
C group (?)
 FemaleB group (D/Da)
C group (?)
STD clinic
 FemaleI group (F)
C group (?)
 FemaleB group (E)
C group (J)
 FemaleC group (H)
C group (K)
 FemaleB group (E)
C group (J)
 MaleI group (F)
I group (G/Ga)
 MaleB group (E)
C group (K)
 MaleB group (E)
I group (F)
  • Serovars presented as serogroup with serovar.

  • OPD O&G, outpatient department of obstetrics and gynaecology; STD, sexually transmitted disease; ?, unknown/untypeable serovar (possible explanations are given in the discussion).