Emergence and spread of Chlamydia trachomatis variant, Sweden.

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.

SUBMITTER: Herrmann B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2603114 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature