Chlamydial infection association with syphilis in patients attending STD clinic in a tertiary care hospital
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Microbiology - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: Co-infection of Chlamydia with syphilis highlights the importance of early laboratory diagnosis and specific treatment. It is worthwhile to screen patients for this infection and to initiate prompt treatment to prevent further spread and its complication. Aim: To study prevalence of Chlamydia and its association with syphilis in patients attending STD-clinic at a tertiary care hospital. Material and Methods: A total of 100 clinically suspected cases of having STI were included in the study. Endocervical scrapings and urethral swabs were collected and subjected to Giemsa staining for inclusion bodies and Chlamydia trachomatis antigen detection by immune-chromatography test and serum was tested for syphilis by RPR test. Results: Prevalence of Chlamydia infection was 2%. Out of 15 males 4 were syphilis positive and among 85 females 5 were syphilis positive. Two men were having Chlamydia infection along with Syphilis. Conclusion: Timely detection of Chlamydia infection with other STIs like syphilis and its management will prevent further complications and further spread of disease.
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Sapana N Shinde, Anjali Swami, Sujata Baveja
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