[Chlamydia trachomatis in women]

The results of the prospective study of chlamydia trachomatis infection in women are presented. The study comprised 288 women aged from 19 to 67 years with the completed clinical and anamnestic data and the following tests have been performed: indirect immunofluorescence test for detection of Chlamydia trachomatis antigens in endocervical smears (using monoclonal antibodies), ELISA test for detection of IgG antibodies against Chlamydia trachomatis in the sera and complement binding reaction for detection of antibodies against grouped Chlamydia antigen. Chlamydia trachomatis infection was found in 29.51% of cases equally distributed in all age groups. The incidence of Chlamydia positive findings was analysed according to clinical diagnosis, parity, relevant data from gynecologic anamnesis and the results of vaginal secretion and Papanicolau's stain test. In order to establish a reliable diagnosis of Chlamydia trachomatis infection two methods should be regularly used: one direct-for detection of a causative agent in patients' materials, and the other-indirect, for detection of specific antibodies in the serum.