MODERN DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF GENITAL CHLAMYDIA-TRACHOMATIS INFECTION

Chlamydia trachomatis infection is now the commonest bacterial, sexual ly transmitted infection in the UK. Uncomplicated genital chlamydial i nfection often does not produce symptoms in men or women, but patients may present with sequelae, New diagnostic techniques are available to identify C. trachomatis more easily and new antibiotic regimens provi de effective treatment, These factors,together with heightened awarene ss within the medical profession and tile general population, should h elp to reduce the prevalence of this infection.