Background: Chlamydia trachomatis infection is the most prevalent bacterial sexually transmitted infection and may influence pregnancy outcome. Aims and Objectives: This study was conducted to assess Chlamydial infection during pregnancy by PCR. Materials and Methods: Study group consists of patients who are attending the antenatal clinics. Endocervical swabs were collected from 300 patients. Results: Off the 300 samples tested, 29 were positive as per PCR which used CT F : 5' CGT GTC GGC AAT CCT GCT GAT 3' and CT R : 5' GTC GAT AAC ATA GTC ACG ATA GTC 3'as the primers. Conclusion: This suggests there is a prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis in our population which is 10%. Hence, it should be noted as a significant public health problem especially among sexually active young women of child bearing age. Timely detection and prompt treatment of Chlamydial infection during pregnancy can eliminate its adverse outcomes.


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通过聚合酶链反应检测印度南部喀拉拉邦三级护理医院孕妇的沙眼衣原体感染情况



背景：沙眼衣原体感染是最常见的细菌性传播感染，可能影响妊娠结局。目的和目的：本研究旨在通过 PCR 评估妊娠期间的衣原体感染。材料和方法：研究组由在产前诊所就诊的患者组成。从 300 名患者身上采集了宫颈内拭子。结果：以CT F : 5' CGT GTC GGC AAT CCT GCT GAT 3' 和CT R : 5' GTC GAT AAC ATA GTC ACG ATA GTC 3'为引物，检测300份样品，其中29份呈阳性。结论：这表明我国人群中沙眼衣原体的患病率为 10%。因此，应将其视为一个重大的公共卫生问题，尤其是性活跃的年轻育龄妇女。妊娠期间及时发现并及时治疗衣原体感染可以消除其不良后果。