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Chlamydia
Study data from M.R. Joesoef et al provide new insights into chlamydia
March 19th, 2009
In this recent report, researchers in the United States conducted a study "To evaluate sex and age correlates of chlamydia prevalence incarcerated populations. Cross-sectional analysis of chlamydia prevalence by demographic characteristics from incarcerated females and males entering selected juvenile and adult correctional facilities (jails) in the United States in 2005." "A total of 97,681 and 52,485 incarcerated persons aged >= 12 years were screened for chlamydia in 141 juvenile and 22 adult correctional facilities, respectively. Overall, chlamydia prevalence was high in females (14.3% and 7.5%) in both juvenile and adult facilities when compared with that in...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-03-19)
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