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Genotypic characterization and epidemiology of genital Chlamydia trachomatis among women: A hospital-based study in Hangzhou, China.
International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases - 1 Mar 2026
Zhou Qingxue, Dong Shilei, Sun Yanhong, Shi Xinyan, Shi Xiaochun, Xu Bing
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OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the epidemiological characteristics and genotype distribution of genital Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) among women in Hangzhou, China, to provide evidence for improving clinical management and prevention strategies. METHODS: Vaginal swabs specimens from 23,421 female outpatients were screened for CT using quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR). Positive specimens underwent...
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