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Serovar D and E of serogroup B induce highest serological responses in urogenital Chlamydia trachomatis infections.
BMC infectious diseases - 2 Jan 2014
Verweij Stephan P, Lanjouw Esmée, Bax Caroline J, Quint Koen D, Oostvogel Paul M, Dörr P Joep, Pleijster Jolein, de Vries Henry J C, Peters Remco P H, Ouburg Sander, Morré Servaas A
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Chlamydia trachomatis is the most prevalent bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI) worldwide. A strong link between C. trachomatis serogroup/serovar and serological response has been suggested in a previous preliminary study. The aim of the current study was to confirm and strengthen those findings about serological IgG responses in relation to C. trachomatis serogroups and serovars. METHODS:...
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