Chlamydia trachomatis Biovar L2 Infection in Women in South Africa

Chlamydia trachomatis Biovar L2 Infection in Women in South Africa

We detected Chlamydia trachomatis biovar L2 in vaginal swab specimens of 7 women with vaginal discharge in South Africa. Whole-genome sequencing directly from clinical specimens identified a closely related cluster of strains. The clinical role of this infection in the context of syndromic managemen...

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Main Authors: Remco P.H. Peters, Ronan Doyle, Mathys J. Redelinghuys, James A. McIntyre, Georges M. Verjans, Judith Breuer, Marleen M. Kock
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2017-11-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Chlamydia trachomatis
bacteria
lymphogranuloma venereum
serovar L
biovar L2
genital infection
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/23/11/17-0758_article
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Summary:We detected Chlamydia trachomatis biovar L2 in vaginal swab specimens of 7 women with vaginal discharge in South Africa. Whole-genome sequencing directly from clinical specimens identified a closely related cluster of strains. The clinical role of this infection in the context of syndromic management should be clarified.
ISSN:1080-6040
1080-6059

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