title: Routine screening of gynaecological and obstetric patients for Chlamydia trachomatis.
abstract: Chlamydia trachomatis infection of the cervix uteri was diagnosed in 9% of 221 gynaecological and obstetric patients. Infection occurred more commonly among obstetric (12.6%) than gynaecological patients (5.5%). In obstetric patients chlamydial infection was commoner in those complaining of excessive vaginal discharge or spontaneous premature rupture of the membranes. Chlamydial infection in gynaecological patients occurred in those with previous pelvic infection, menstrual disorders or excessive vaginal discharge. No cases of chlamydial infection were detected among intrauterine device users. The enzyme immunoassay we used is an easy and relatively quick method of diagnosis for genital chlamydial infection.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, King Khalid University Hospital, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: el-Sheikh
authors.forename: B S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Sengupta
authors.forename: T M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Bakir
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hossain
mesh_terms: D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000382:microbiology; D002690:Chlamydia Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology; D002692:Chlamydia trachomatis / Q000302:isolation & purification; D003955:Diagnostic Tests, Routine; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D007124:Immunoenzyme Techniques; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000382:microbiology*; D014626:Vaginal Smears