[Urethral infections caused by Chlamydia trachomatis: indirect serological diagnosis]

Quad Sclavo Diagn. 1984 Sep;20(3):304-13.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The authors relate serological inquires (micro-immunofluorescent assay), for valuing the specifical antibody response anti-Chlamydia trachomatis, in acute urethritis. In 53% of cases a immunological response was present and in 18% of the cases was high and significant. Medium title was 1:28. In normal people the medium title was 1:10, and antibodies to Chlamydia were present in 8% of cases. The authors point out the importance and utility of a correct operative protocol for an efficacious diagnosis and for a correct therapy.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Antibodies, Bacterial / analysis
  • Chlamydia Infections / diagnosis*
  • Chlamydia trachomatis / immunology
  • Chlamydia trachomatis / isolation & purification
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Fluorescent Antibody Technique*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Urethritis / diagnosis*

Substances

  • Antibodies, Bacterial