The repetitive DNA sequences of Chlamydia trachomatis in prostatic secretion of chronic prostatitis was detected by using polymerase chain reaction (PCR).In 134 patients, 39 cases showed positive reaction (29.1%).All of 15 patients with other urogenital diseases but no significant inflammation ,which were selected to be the control,gave negative results.Because of high sensitivity and specificity,the PCR technique can replace the culture techinique,and becomes a major method for the diagnosis of Chlamydia.