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Chlamydiosis
Rapid C. trachomatis diagnosis and treatment account for program's success
February 17th, 2005
The success one sexual health clinic in Australia has achieved in addressing Chlamydia trachomatis infection is due to quick diagnosis, rapid communication, and treatment, researchers report. "Prompt treatment of genital Chlamydia trachomatis infection will reduce the duration of infectiousness and further transmission of infection. In 2002, an audit was conducted to assess the completeness and timeliness of treatment for uncomplicated chlamydial infection at the Sydney Sexual Health Center, Australia," reported M.Y. Chen and colleagues, Sydney Hospital. "Over a 9-month period, chlamydia was diagnosed in 250 patients, 97% of whom...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-02-17)
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