title: Genital Chlamydia infections.
abstract: The past decade has seen a breakthrough in laboratory methods for the diagnosis of chlamydial infections. Antigen detection methods have made screening for C. trachomatis available in most clinical laboratories. These methods are highlighted and evaluated. Current culture methods and the antibiotic susceptibility of C. trachomatis are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Denver Public Health Department, Colorado.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Ehret
authors.forename: F N
authors.initials: FN
authors.lastname: Judson
mesh_terms: D000907:Antibodies, Bacterial / Q000032:analysis; D000942:Antigens, Bacterial / Q000032:analysis; D002690:Chlamydia Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology; D002692:Chlamydia trachomatis / Q000187:drug effects / Q000276:immunology / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D006801:Humans; D013048:Specimen Handling
chemical_list: D000907:Antibodies, Bacterial; D000942:Antigens, Bacterial