Research progress on genital Chlamydia trachomatis variants
Variants of Chlamydia trachomatis are relatively common and have historically posed significant public health challenges,as demonstrated by the variant strains identified in Sweden and Finland.The timely identification of new variant strains that may significantly impact public health requires consistent monitoring and analysis of local incidence rates and epidemiological data from testing samples across different countries and regions.This approach facilitates the early detection of indicators that might signify the emergence of potential new variants.This article offers a comprehensive review of the recent advancements in research on variant strains of Chlamydia trachomatis in the genital tract.