Abstract
200 male patients without symptoms of urethritis were examined for Chlamydia trachomatis infections. Urethral swabs were taken and tested for C. trachomatis antigen by direct immuno-fluorescent test (DIFT) and enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA); in addition, specific IgA and IgG antibodies to C. trachomatis were determined by immunoperoxidase assay. Antigen results were positive in asymptomatic chlamydial infection in 13 men (6%) by DIFT and in 6 men (3%) by ELISA. Serum specific IgC antibodies were detected in 25 men (12%) and IgA antibodies in 11 men (6%). Furthermore all persons were questioned on their sexual behaviour: age at first sexual intercourse and use of preservatives. Of the 154 persons questioned the average age at first sexual intercourse was 17.5 years; 40 (26%) of the tested persons use preservatives regularly.
| Translated title of the contribution | Examination for asymptomatic chlamydial infection and sexual behaviour in young men |
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| Original language | German |
| Pages (from-to) | 213-217 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Aktuelle Dermatologie |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| State | Published - 1992 |
| Externally published | Yes |