women can develop many complications and also transmit the infection to their partner and their neonates.
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of C. trachomatis infection in Iranian asymptomatic
women for the first time. Method: P-ELISA test was done for detection of C. trachomatis specific IgG and
IgA in serum of 90 asymptomatic women who did not have any urogenital symptoms.
Result: Our results showed that 3.3% of ninety asymptomatic women were positive for IgG and infection
was also related to the length of marriage. Conclusion: Since, 3.3% of asymptomatic women were
seropositive for C. trachomatis, so periodic screening of sexually active women with suitable serological test
which is cheap and simple is recommended
