Detection of Chlamydial Infection Markers among Patients with Psoriatic Arthropathy

Abstract

The study aimed to detect markers of different Chlamydia species among patients with psoriatic arthropathy. Serum antibodies to Chlamydia trachomatis were examined by indirect immunofluorescence, while immunoglobulin G to Chlamydia trachomatis and Clamydophila pneumoniae was determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Antibodies to Chlamydia trachomatis at diagnostic titres were detected in 13.3% of patients, and antibodies to Clamydophila pneumoniae in 31.1%; differences between the results may be related to methodological features and possible cross-reaction. The findings indicate the need to examine these patients for markers of different Chlamydia infection agents.