A Technical Supplement: Reducing the Burden of Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV/AIDS in Resource-Poor Countries

The Role of Improved Diagnostics for Gonorrhoea and Chlamydia

by Julia E. Aledort, Maria E. Rafael, Molly Shea, Federico Girosi

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This working paper provides technical material to support Aledort JE, Ronald A, Rafael ME et al. Reducing the burden of sexually transmitted infections in resource-limited settings: the role of improved diagnostics. Nature. S1 59-72 (2006).

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