Open AccessPostgonococcal Conjunctivitis Due to Chlamydia trachomatis
Author(s) -
Brendan R. Scott,
J. Dennis Fortenberry
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
sexually transmitted diseases
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.507
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1537-4521
pISSN - 0148-5717
DOI - 10.1097/00007435-198607000-00013
Subject(s) - chlamydia trachomatis , neisseria gonorrhoeae , medicine , chlamydia , sexually transmitted disease , sexually active , chlamydiaceae , chlamydiales , dermatology , chlamydia trachomatis infection , gynecology , immunology , microbiology and biotechnology , syphilis , human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , biology
We describe a case in which Chlamydia trachomatis was the etiologic agent of postgonococcal conjunctivitis in an adolescent female. This case report demonstrates the need for considering C. trachomatis as the cause of persistent or recurrent conjunctivitis in a sexually active patient. Clinicians should be aware of the possibility of concurrent infections with Neisseria gonorrhoeae and C. trachomatis and should treat the patient accordingly.