Microbiology – MCQ 74 – Diagnosis of chlamydia infection

The most sensitive method for detecting cervical Chlamydia trachomatis infection is:
A. Direct fluorescent antibody test
B. Enzyme immunoassay
C. Polymerase chain reaction
D. Culture on irradiated McConkey cells

Correct answer : C. Polymerase chain reaction

Ligase chain reaction and Polymerase chain reaction are the most sensitive methods for detection of chlamydia.

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