Korean J Infect Dis.  1998 Oct;30(5):426-430.

Detection for Chlamydia trachomatis by Vidas Chlamydia Test and Direct Smear

• Kim JH
• Kim SJ
• Kim YJ
• Ko GH

Abstract

BACKGROUND
Because Chlamydia trachomatis infection is the most frequent etiological agent in sexually transmitted diseases, accurate diagnostic methods are essential. The enzyme-linked fluorescence assay and Papanicolaou smear were evaluated for detection of C. trachomatis in patients with vaginitis.
METHODS
Endocervical swabs from 78 women with symptoms of vaginal discharge, itching or lower abdominal pain in the obstetrics/gynecology department of Gyeongsang National University Hospital were tested by Vidas Chlamydia assay. Slides were stained with Papanicolaou and Giemsa stain to demonstrate inclusion body.
RESULTS
Five (6.4%) of 78 endocervical specimens were positive by Vidas Chlamydia assay. Only one case was positve for C. trachomatis with Papanicolaou stain. We could not detect any C. trachomatis by Giemsa stain.
CONCLUSION
The Vidas Chlamydia test allows sensitive and high-volume testing for chlamydiae and could be useful for the diagnosis of infection with C. trachomatis in patients with vaginitis and pelvic inflammatory disease.

Keyword

Chlamydia trachomatis; Vidas Chlamydia test; Papanicolaou stain

MeSH Terms

Abdominal Pain
Azure Stains
Chlamydia trachomatis*
Chlamydia*
Diagnosis
Female
Fluorescence
Humans
Inclusion Bodies
Papanicolaou Test
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Pruritus
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Vaginal Discharge
Vaginitis
Azure Stains