A variant of Chlamydia trachomatis with deletion in cryptic plasmid: implications for use of PCR diagnostic tests

T. Ripa, Pia Nilsson

Weekly releases (1997–2007) · 2006 · 177 citations · 0 references

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A new variant of Chlamydia trachomatis with a deletion in the cryptic plasmid has been detected in Sweden, following an unexpected 25% decrease in