Chlamydial infections in women

The impractical isolation procedures available to the general provider of women's health services make diagnosis difficult and often one of exclusion. Looking at the presence of antichlamydial antibodies in cervical secretions may be a more practical detector of infection. More research needs to be carried on in the area of isolation techniques. More importantly, nurse clinicians/practitioners need to be aware of the necessity of treating NGU contacts. As with many conditions, the asymptomatic carrier is the most important link in the control of the disease. Awareness of the potential of these infections will help in their control.