Chinese Journal of Dermatology ›› 1998, Vol. 31 ›› Issue (5): 302-303.

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Detection of Chlamydia Trachomatis in Urine from Asymptomatic Males of STD High Risk Population

Xie Lihao, Cheng Wenhai, Huang Shujie   

  1. Jiangmen Institiute of Dermatology, Center for STD Prevention and Treatment, Jiangmen, Guangdong 529000
  • Received:1997-09-22 Revised:1998-02-12 Online:1998-10-15 Published:1998-10-15

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Abstract: Objective To study whether Chlamydia trachomatis (Ct) can be detected in urine specimens. Methods The first void urine sediments from 352 asymptomatic males of STD high risk population were measured by Wellcozyme chlamydia and PCR. Results Using the urethral swab culture as gold standard, the sensitivity and specificity of Wellcozyme chlamydia were 50.98% (P<0.05) and 100% (P>0.05), and those of PCR were 98.04% (P>0.05) and 96.68% (P>0.05), respectively. Conclusion It is suggested that urine sediments can not be used as the specimens for the detection of Ct by Wellcozyme chlamydia, and urine sediments can be used if Ct is detected by PCR.

Key words: Chlamydia trachomatis, Polymerase chain reaction, Enzyme immunoassay