RealCycler CHSL allows the detection of DNA from Chlamydia trachomatis serovar L, the causative agent of lymphogranuloma venereum, in clinical samples. This infection is characterized by the formation of ulcerative lesions in the genital area, followed by inflammation and thickening of the inguinal lymph nodes. If left untreated, it can lead to chronic complications, including fibrosis and lymphatic obstruction.

Early detection is crucial for proper clinical management, allowing for the rapid initiation of effective antibiotic treatment and the prevention of severe sequelae.