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M P Sawhney¹, R B Batra

¹Department of Dermatology & STD, Command Hospital (EC), Kolkata-700027, India.

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology

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Chlamydia trachomatis infection is prevalent in pregnant women, posing risks for maternal and neonatal health. Early detection through simple blood tests in antenatal screening can prevent serious complications.

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Area of Science:

Reproductive Health
Infectious Diseases
Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Background:

Chlamydia trachomatis infections in pregnant women can cause significant antenatal and postnatal complications for both mother and neonate.
Understanding the prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis in antenatal populations is crucial for public health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis infection among antenatal patients at Command Hospital, Kolkata.
To assess the need for routine screening in pregnant women.

Main Methods:

Sera from 24 pregnant women and 10 non-pregnant controls were analyzed.
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) was employed to detect antibodies against Chlamydia trachomatis (IgM and IgG).

Main Results:

Overall positivity for Chlamydia trachomatis antibodies (IgM and IgG) was 45.83% in the antenatal group.
Specific antibody detection revealed 20.83% IgM positive, 12.5% IgM borderline, 4.17% IgG positive, and 8.33% IgG borderline.
A low positivity rate of 10% for IgA antibodies was observed in the control group.

Conclusions:

The study underscores the importance of Chlamydia trachomatis screening in antenatal care.
Implementing simple blood tests for Chlamydia trachomatis can aid in early diagnosis and treatment.
Preventing Chlamydia trachomatis infections in pregnancy is vital to avoid adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes.