Detecting Chlamydia Trachomatis by Direct Immunofluorescence Using a Cytobrush Sampling Technique

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Journal Genitourin Med

Specialty Infectious Diseases

Date 1988 Aug 1

PMID 3049302

Citations 10

Authors

R A Ciotti

S J Sondheimer

I Nachamkin

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Abstract

We compared two different methods of collecting endocervical samples for examination by direct immunofluorescence for Chlamydia trachomatis. A cervical Cytobrush gave better results than a dacron swab. Further studies should be performed to assess the value of alternative sampling methods to detect this organism.

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