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Follicular cervicitis--colposcopic appearances and association with Chlamydia trachomatis
British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
|February 1, 1981
Summary
Follicular cervicitis in female partners of men with non-gonococcal urethritis may indicate Chlamydia trachomatis infection. This finding highlights the importance of cervical screening for this specific condition.
Area of Science:
- Gynecology
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU) in men is frequently caused by sexually transmitted infections.
- Identifying the causative agents in female partners is crucial for effective treatment and prevention of complications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between follicular cervicitis in women and Chlamydia trachomatis infection.
- To determine if other common genital mycoplasmas correlate with this cervical finding.
Main Methods:
- Colposcopic examination of 34 women who were sexual partners of men diagnosed with NGU.
- Cervical cultures were performed to detect Chlamydia trachomatis, Mycoplasma hominis, and Ureaplasma urealyticum.
Main Results:
- Follicular cervicitis was observed in 15 (44%) of the women examined.
- Chlamydia trachomatis was isolated in 5 of 11 women with follicular cervicitis, compared to 1 of 15 without this finding.
- No significant correlation was found between follicular cervicitis and Mycoplasma hominis or Ureaplasma urealyticum infections.
Conclusions:
- Follicular cervicitis is a potential indicator of Chlamydia trachomatis infection in female partners of men with NGU.
- Cervical screening for Chlamydia trachomatis should be considered in women presenting with follicular cervicitis in this context.