PCR detection of Chlamydia trachomatis, including known variants carrying mutated plasmids as well as plasmid-free variants

• Test results available in approximately 4 hours
• Automatable
• Analysis using the AID Genoblot Scanning System
• CE IVD

Infections with Chlamydia trachomatis are among the most common sexually transmitted diseases in adolescents and young adults.

In addition to genital infections (urethritis, cervicitis), acute Chlamydia trachomatis infections may also manifest as conjunctivitis or, in newborns, as pneumonia. Furthermore, chronic Chlamydia trachomatis infections are associated with pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, ectopic pregnancy, epididymitis, and reactive arthritis. However, the majority (approximately 90%) of Chlamydia trachomatis infections are asymptomatic.

Nevertheless, even clinically inapparent primary infections may progress to chronic disease. These sequelae can be prevented by timely antibiotic treatment of the chlamydial infection.

The AID Chlamydia trachomatis Kit enables sensitive and reliable pathogen detection.