Abstract
A variant of Chlamydia trachomatis that had escaped detection by commonly used systems was discovered in Sweden in 2006. In a nationwide study, we found that it is now prevalent across Sweden, irrespective of the detection system used. Genetic analysis by multilocus sequence typing identified a predominant variant, suggesting recent emergence.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Chlamydia Infections / epidemiology
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Chlamydia Infections / microbiology*
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Chlamydia Infections / transmission*
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Chlamydia trachomatis / genetics*
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DNA, Bacterial / genetics
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Genetic Variation
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Humans
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Nucleic Acid Amplification Techniques
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Population Surveillance
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Sweden / epidemiology