Chlamydia Infections in Urogenital Tract - Aplication of Direct Immunofluorescence in the Diagnostics of Chlamydia trachomatis in the East Bohemian of Czech Republic during 1997-2003
2005
Abstract
The aim of the study was an evaluation of results of Chlamydia trachomatis antigen detection by means of direct immunofluorescence in samples from patients suspected from this infection. Conclusion: Direct detection of Chlamydia trachomatis antigen with immunofluorescence method still remains a reliable diagnostic tool.
But for a control or confirmation of disputable results it is inconditionally necessary to have at least one more method available, e.g. PCR.