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Chlamydia
New chlamydia study findings reported from P. Pathela and co-authors
March 19th, 2009
"With noninvasive specimen types, males can be more easily screened for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections. Long-standing universal screening of males attending New York City (NYC) sexually transmitted diseases (STD) clinics has yielded a substantial number of chlamydia cases," investigators in the United States report. "In 2005, screening was expanding to another large group at high risk for STD: males <= 35 years old entering 6 adult jails. Surveillance data and data from laboratory practice surveys were examined to evaluate changes in the reported burden of chlamydia and gonorrhea in NYC males over time. Citywide data for male chlamydia and...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-03-19)
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