The challenges of detecting gonorrhoea and chlamydia in rectal and pharyngeal sites: could we, should we, be doing more?

被引:25
作者
Alexander, Sarah [1 ]
机构
[1] Heath Protect Agcy Ctr Infect, Sexually Transmitted Bacteria Reference Lab, London NW9 5HT, England
关键词
NEISSERIA-GONORRHOEAE; MEN; SEX; TRACHOMATIS;
D O I
10.1136/sti.2008.035469
中图分类号
R51 [传染病];
学科分类号
100401 ;
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