[The direct immunofluorescence test for the diagnosis of Chlamydia trachomatis in gynecology].

Using the direct immunofluorescent test Chlamyset antigen for detection of Chlamydia trachomatis antigens, the authors examined 176 gynecologic patients. The prevalence of chlamydial infection in this population was 26.1%. The method for detection of C. trachomatis using the direct immunofluorescent test is described in detail. The results of the study show the significant role of C. trachomatis as a cause of gynecologic pathology--it was detected in cases of endocervicitis in 28.8% in pelvic inflammatory disease in 34.7%, in sterility patients in 18.8%. The authors conclude that the proper diagnosis and management of these gynecologic disorders requires the routine use in the clinical practice reliable diagnostic tests for detection of C. trachomatis and the direct immunofluorescent test is very useful for this purpose.