[Chlamydial diseases of the eye. A short overview].
In this short review, new data on the taxonomy of Chlamydia and the association of these pathogens with various ocular diseases are presented. Clinical diagnosis and laboratory tests for ocular C. trachomatis infection are discussed. The actual therapy consists in oral azithromycin.
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Universitätsaugenklinik Magdeburg, 39120, Leibziger Strasse 44, Magdeburg, Germany. augenklinik@uni-magdeburg.de
D000284:Administration, Oral; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D017963:Azithromycin / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003235:Conjunctivitis, Inclusion / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D004318:Doxycycline / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'; D014141:Trachoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D017963:Azithromycin; D004318:Doxycycline