Detection for Chlamydia trachomatis by Vidas Chlamydia Test and Direct Smear.
- Author:
Jong Hwa KIM
1
;
Seon Ju KIM
;
Yun Jeong KIM
;
Gyung Hyuck KO
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics, Inha University, Inchon.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Chlamydia trachomatis;
Vidas Chlamydia test;
Papanicolaou stain
- MeSH:
Abdominal Pain;
Azure Stains;
Chlamydia trachomatis*;
Chlamydia*;
Diagnosis;
Female;
Fluorescence;
Humans;
Inclusion Bodies;
Papanicolaou Test;
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease;
Pruritus;
Sexually Transmitted Diseases;
Vaginal Discharge;
Vaginitis
- From:Korean Journal of Infectious Diseases
1998;30(5):426-430
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: Because Chlamydia trachomatis infection is the most frequent etiological agent in sexually transmitted diseases, accurate diagnostic methods are essential. The enzyme-linked fluorescence assay and Papanicolaou smear were evaluated for detection of C. trachomatis in patients with vaginitis. METHODS: Endocervical swabs from 78 women with symptoms of vaginal discharge, itching or lower abdominal pain in the obstetrics/gynecology department of Gyeongsang National University Hospital were tested by Vidas Chlamydia assay. Slides were stained with Papanicolaou and Giemsa stain to demonstrate inclusion body. RESULTS: Five (6.4%) of 78 endocervical specimens were positive by Vidas Chlamydia assay. Only one case was positve for C. trachomatis with Papanicolaou stain. We could not detect any C. trachomatis by Giemsa stain. CONCLUSION: The Vidas Chlamydia test allows sensitive and high-volume testing for chlamydiae and could be useful for the diagnosis of infection with C. trachomatis in patients with vaginitis and pelvic inflammatory disease.
