anti chlamydia antibody igm

Chlamydia trachomatis is an obligate intracellular pathogen that causes infections in the genito-urinary tract and rectum and is a causative factor of conjunctivitis, peri-hepatitis, and reactive arthritis. This test aids in quantitative determination of IgM antibodies against Chlamydia trachomatis in human serum or plasma, which can assist in the diagnosis of this infection.