'TRIC AGENT' URETHRITIS: A REPORT OF THE SEROLOGICAL FLUORESCENT ANTIBODY AND ASSOCIATED FINDINGS

Abstract

The relationship between Trachoma-Inclusion Conjunctivitis agents (TRIC Agents) and Non-Specific urethritis (NSU) was investigated. The results of complement fixation and immunofluorescence studies using a 'group' and a 'type-specific' antigen/antiserum are presented in detail, as well as other associated clinical and laboratory findings related to a routine evaluation of urethritis. It was shown that one or more TRIC agents probably account for a much larger percentage of 'NSU' cases than previously thought. There appears to be a definite interrelationship between TRIC urethritis and epididymitis in young adults, and possibly with Reiter's Syndrome. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 21, 1969
Accession Number
AD0692999

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  • T. S. Kent

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  • Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory

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  • Biomedical

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  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Bacteria
  • Cells
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  • Chemistry
  • Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections
  • Health Services
  • Hospitals
  • Infection
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  • Microbiology
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  • Navy
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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  • Medicine

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