[Urethritis of chlamydial origin]

Using the direct immunofluorescence method with a Chlamyset of Orion Co. Finland for detection of Chlamydia trachomatis, the authors examined smears from male and female patients with manifestations of non-specific urethritis and cervicitis. In women also specimens from the cervix were examined. The IF examinations of smears from the urethra of 72 men were positive in 25, i.e. 34.7%. IF examinations of 70 women with manifestations of cervicitis and urethritis were positive in 17, i.e. 24.3% from the urethra and in 20 cases, i.e. 28.6% from the cervix. The positive findings of Chlamydia trachomatis indicate the importance of diagnosing urethritis of chlamydial origin and aimed treatment.