Vaccination as a strategy for Chlamydia trachomatis control: a global mathematical modeling analysis
Vaccination against CT can substantially reduce global infection burden, even with moderate efficacy. Impact is enhanced by targeted strategies, with adolescent vaccination aiding long-term control and catch-up programs ensuring immediate benefit. These findings highlight the urgency of vaccine development and integration into public health efforts.
Authors
- Laith Jamal Abu-Raddad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0790-0506)
- Monia Makhoul (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0138-5286)
Institutions
- Cornell University (US)
- Hamad bin Khalifa University (QA)
- Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (QA)
- Qatar University (QA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Global and Public Health
- Published
- 2025-07-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s44263-025-00181-7
- Primary Topic
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Weill Cornell Medicine - Qatar