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Trachoma Epidemiology
Studies from C. Porras et al add new findings in the area of trachoma epidemiology
June 4th, 2008
New research, 'Epidemiology of genital chlamydia trachomatis infection among young women in Costa Rica,' is the subject of a report. According to recent research published in the journal Sexually Transmitted Diseases, "To investigate Chlamydia trachomatis (Ct) epidemiology among 5829 women 18 to 25 years old, in Costa Rica. Data are from a community-based human papillomavirus 16/18 vaccine trial." "Before randomization, eligible women who reported previous sexual activity were interviewed and tested for Ct DNA by Hybrid Capture 2 and polymerase chain reaction-based genotyping. Multivariate models were developed. Overall prevalence was 14.2% (95% confidence...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2008-06-04)
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