Molecular Amplification Assays to Detect Chlamydial Infections in Urine Specimens from High School Female Students and to Monitor the Persistence of Chlamydial DNA after Therapy

Abstract excerpt

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and ligase chain reaction (LCR) were compared for the diagnosis of Chlamydia trachomatis infections by testing urine specimens from 408 high school female students. After therapy, sequential urine specimens were tested to determine persistence of chlamydial DNA in urine. Baseline PCR of cervical specimens was positive in 53 (13.0%) students, and PCR and LCR of urine specimens were...

Topics

Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.

• Share to Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
• Share to Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
• Share to Reproductive tract infections research