Journal article
Comparison of Cervical, Urethral, and Urine Specimens for the Detection of Chlamydia trachomatis in Women
Abstract
Cervical, urethral, and first void urine (FVU) specimens from 937 women were tested for Chlamydia trachomatis by culture or EIA to determine the most sensitive combination of tests and specimens. For cervical and urethral specimens the prevalence of infection by culture or confirmed EIA was 7.2% (67/937) at either site, 6.8% (64/937) at the cervix, and 4.3% (40/937) at the urethra. Of 67 specimens, 37 (55.2%) yielded a positive test from both …
Authors
Sellors JW; Mahony JB; Jang D; Pickard L; Goldsmith CH; Gafni A; Chernesky MA
Journal
The Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 164, No. 1, pp. 205–208
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
July 1, 1991
DOI
10.1093/infdis/164.1.205
ISSN
0022-1899