[Detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and Ureaplasma urealyticum from aborted tissues by polymerase chain reaction technique].

OBJECTIVE

To study the prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Ureaplasma urealyticum (UU) infection in spontaneous abortion patients.

METHODS

CT and UU in aborted tissues were determined by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique in 45 spontaneous abortion patients (abortion group) and 25 artificial abortion cases (control group).

RESULTS

The detective rate of CT and UU was 42.2% and 33.3% respectively in the abortion group. As compared with the control group significant difference (P < 0.01, P < 0.025) was shown. The detection rate of mixed CT and UU is 8.9%.

CONCLUSION

CT and UU are important infection factors which may cause spontaneous abortion. PCR examination of the aborted tissue can submit an accurate, rapid microorganic diagnosis of CT and (or) UU infection.