title: A comparison of two methods for detection of Chlamydia trachomatis in the male urethra.
abstract: Several methods have been put forward for screening people for Chlamydia trachomatis infection of the urogenital tract. It is often believed that culture is the gold standard. However, newer and faster methods are being developed. This study reports the result from the comparison of two methods.
authors: Department of Genitourinary Medicine, Middlesbrough General Hospital, Ayresome Green Lane, Middlesbrough, Cleveland TS5 5AZ, England.
authors: A A
authors: AA
authors: Opaneye
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Bashford
authors: V
authors: V
authors: Ashton
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002690:Chlamydia Infections / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002692:Chlamydia trachomatis; D006801:Humans; D007124:Immunoenzyme Techniques; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D021141:Nucleic Acid Amplification Techniques; D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014522:Urethral Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology
chemical_list: D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic