[The infections by Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae].
Among sexually transmitted diseases, Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections are found most frequently. Recently, their incidence in youths has increased. The rate of infection by human immunodeficiency virus is increased in patients who have been infected by Chlamydia trachomatis. In view of this, early detection and treatment of Chlamydia trachomatis infection appear to be important. Asymptomatic infections by Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae are not rare among gynecological patients. However, in patients infected by both of these pathogens it is difficult to detect microbial antigens using specific antibodies. Therefore, patients suspected of infection by these pathogens should receive precise genetic testing for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and the results of such tests should be evaluated carefully.
Kanoh
Yuhsaku
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Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kitasato University School of Medicine.
D002690:Chlamydia Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002692:Chlamydia trachomatis / Q000235:genetics*; D006069:Gonorrhea / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D025202:Molecular Diagnostic Techniques / Q000379:methods*; D009344:Neisseria gonorrhoeae / Q000235:genetics*; D021141:Nucleic Acid Amplification Techniques / Q000379:methods