Chlamydia trachomatis infection

Key Information	Appropriate Tests
	Many infections are asymptomatic.
Urethritis	Genital swab; initial (first void urine) for Chlamydia trachomatis detection. If C. trachomatis infection is confirmed, the possibility of other sexually transmitted diseases should be considered.
Cervicitis
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Conjunctivitis	Conjunctival swab.
Trachoma	Conjunctival swab, corneal scrapings.
Pneumonia (in neonates)	Chlamydia antibodies; the presence of IgM antibodies supports the diagnosis of chlamydial infection.

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