Chlamydia: the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Chlamydia trachomatis in the material from the urethra is normally absent.
Diagnosis of chlamydia with PCR is the most sensitive and specific method of all used in laboratories at the present time. The sensitivity of the method is 95-97%, and the specificity is 95-98%. Detection of Chlamydia trachomatis in a material from the urethra using PCR is used in the following cases:
- Screening in a population at high risk of infection;
- detection of Chlamydia trachomatis in urine;
- the resolution of questionable results from other research methods;
- control of the effectiveness of the treatment.
In urogenital infections of Chlamydia trachomatis in the urethral material, PCR is detected in 15-40% of cases. Chlamydia trachomatis play an important role in the development of chronic prostatitis. The most interesting in this regard are cases of abacterial chronic prostatitis. The material for the study can be the secret of the prostate, obtained after her massage, ejaculate, biopsy.
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