Prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis infection in the general population of women in Qatar.

Objectives: The Arabian Gulf region has limited epidemiological data related to sexually transmitted infections. The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis infection among general population women in Doha, Qatar.

Methods: Endocervical swabs were collected from healthy women attending primary healthcare centres in Doha, June-December 2008.