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Evaluation of a High Resolution Genotyping Method for Chlamydia trachomatis Using Routine Clinical Samples

Yibing Wang, Rachel J. Skilton, Lesley T. Cutcliffe, Emma Andrews, Ian N. Clarke, Pete Marsh

PLoS ONE · 2011 · 37 citations · 23 references

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Abstract

Amongst the common genotypes, there are a significant number of defined MLVA sub-types, which may reflect particular background demographics including age group, geography, high-risk sexual behavior, and sexual networks.

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