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Chlamydia
Research from University of Versailles provides new data on chlamydia
May 21st, 2009
In this recently published article, scientists in Villejuif, France conducted a study "To assess the association between male circumcision and Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis and Trichomonas vaginalis using data from a male circumcision randomised controlled trial. We used data collected during the male circumcision trial conducted in Orange Farm (South Africa) among men aged 18-24 years." "Altogether, 1767 urine samples collected during the final follow-up visit were analysed using PCR. Prevalence of N gonorrhoeae, C trachomatis and T vaginalis was assessed as a function of male circumcision using odds ratios (OR) given by univariate and multivariate...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-05-21)
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