PCR for detection of Chlamydia trachomatis in endocervical, urethral, rectal, and pharyngeal swab samples obtained from patients attending an STD clinic.

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Published in Genitourin Med on December 01, 1997

Authors

L Ostergaard1, T Agner, E Krarup, U B Johansen, K Weismann, E Gutschik

Author Affiliations

1: Department of Infectious Diseases, Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark.

Associated clinical trials:

Evaluation of NAATs for Detection of C. Trachomatis and N. Gonorrhoeae From Pharynx, Rectum, Glans & Urethra of MSM | NCT00187902

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