TABLE 1.
Characteristics of the patient groups examined
| Patient group | No. of patients | Median age (yr) | Associated factor(s) | Method of chlamydial infection diagnosis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gambia (trachoma-endemic region) | 93 | 20 | C. trachomatis, serovars A and B | EIA |
| Suspected C. trachomatis-associated urethritis | 25 | 25 | C. trachomatis, serovars D to K | LCR |
| C. trachomatis-associated reactive arthritis | 4 | 28 | C. trachomatis, serovars D to K | Culture, PCR |
| C. pneumoniae-associated respiratory infection | 4 | 50 | C. pneumoniae | PCR |
| Carotid artery stenosis | 14 | 76 | (C. pneumoniae) | NA |
| Stable angina pectoris | 100 | 68 | (C. pneumoniae) | NA |
| Healthy blood donors | 100 | 30 | NAa | NA |
| Negative controls | 19 | 4 | NA | NA |
a
NA, not applicable.