Prevalence and predictive factors of Chlamydia trachomatis genital infection in inmates 25 to 65 years old in four Catalan prisons.

Objectives: Determine the prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) infection, the risk factors for infection in inmates aged 25 to 65 years old in four Catalan prisons.

Materials And Methods: This is a cross sectional study conducted in four Catalan prisons chosen at convenience with a random stratified sample of the penitentiary population 25 to 65 years old taken within these centres. A urine specimen was analysed using the Anyplex CT/NG Seegene technique.