Determination of Sero-Prevalence of Chlamydia Trachomatis in Sti Patients | Chapter 02 | New Horizons in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 6
Sexually transmitted infections are most commonly caused by Chlamydia trachomatis (STIs). If undetected and untreated, chlamydial infections can have catastrophic repercussions. Patients that are infected spread the disease to their partners. The goal of this study was to determine the prevalence of genital Chlamydia and its relationship to bacterial flora in STI patients visiting STI clinics, to identify C. Trachomatis Antigen by Immunochromatography, to detect C. Trachomatis Antibody (IgG) by ELISA, and to look for possible associations between C. Trachomatis and other bacteria. Methods: Blood and genital discharge specimens (Endocervical and Vaginal) were collected from 226 patients using standard techniques. Bacterial flora were isolated and identified using traditional methods. An Immunochromatographic assay (Biomerieux) and an ELISA were used to check for the presence of Chlamydia trachomatis antigen and antibody in the patients (Novatech, Germany). Inclusion bodies were...