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Sexually Transmitted Disease

Study findings from R.M. Brotman et al provide new insights into sexually transmitted disease

Published in TB and Outbreaks Week, February 16th, 2010

'Self-reported sexual behaviors are subject to bias. We previously developed a polymerase chain reaction for the detection of Y-chromosome sequences in vaginal fluid as a potential biomarker of recent sexual activity. In this study. we found menses results in lower Y-chromosome concentrations but with similar decay patterns as non-menstrual samples.'

Keywords: City:Baltimore, State:MD, Country:United States, Diagnosis, Diagnostics, Enzymes, Infectious Disease, Life Sciences, Polymerase, Sexually Transmitted Disease

This article was prepared by TB & Outbreaks Week editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2010, TB & Outbreaks Week via NewsRx.com.

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