1. were offered preabortion screening for infection. Demographic data and genitourinary symptoms, either volunteered or elicited, were recorded and each woman examined according to a standard protocol. Specimens for bacteriological examination were collected from the cervical os and the posterior fornix on propax foam swabs (Smith and Nephew). Specimens for detecting Chlamydia trachomatis were taken from the endocervix using dry, cotton tipped swabs and examined using the Microtrak test (Syva) performed according to the manufacturer's instructions.' All slides were examined by JT. Specimens were considered positive if 10 or more chlamydial elementary bodies were detected per smear. Women infected with C trachomatis were treated (see figure), advised that their partners should seek treatment, and urged to return for follow up,1986
2. Morbidity after termination of pregnancy in first trimester;Duthrie, S.J.; Hobson, D.; Tait, I.A.;Genitourin Med,1987
3. Post abortal endometritis and the isolation of Chlamydia trachomatis;Barbacci, M.;Obstet Gynecol,1986
4. Sequelae of induced first-trimester abortion;Heisterberg, L.; Hebiorn, S.; Andersen, L.F.; Petersen, H.;Am 7 Obsiet Gvnecol,1986
5. Prophylactic antibiotics unjustified for unselected abortion patients. AmJ7 Obstet Gynecol;McGregor, J.A.,1985