[Diagnostic methods in Chlamydia trachomatis infection. A review of current methods]

Infection by Chlamydia trachomatis is the most prevalent sexually transmitted disease in our part of the world today. Possibly as many as 40,000 Norwegians are infected yearly. This disease tends to cause few symptoms but often has serious sequelae. Several diagnostic methods are available, all with individual advantages and shortcomings. The article reviews, current diagnostic methods from a clinical standpoint.