Cytological and histopathological abnormalities of the cervix in genital Chlamydia trachomatis infections

Abstract

Since genital infection with Chlamydia trachomatis may be associated with cervical abnormalities 160 patients with glandular ectopia attending a gynaecological outpatient clinic were examined for antibodies against C trachomatis, the presence of C trachomatis infection, and cytological and histopathological abnormalities of the cervix. A significantly higher incidence of histological dysplasia was found in women with glandular ectopia who had antichlamydial antibodies than in those without.