1. A PCR and reverse line blot hybridization assay was sensitive and specific for the simultaneous detection and serovar identification of C. trachomatis.
   Xiong L, Kong F, Zhou H, Gilbert GL.
   J Clin Microbiol 2006;44:1413-18.

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2. Results of external quality control surveys indicate that better quality and standardization is needed in the laboratory diagnosis of syphilis in Germany.
   Müller I, Brade V, Hagedorn H-J, Straube E, Schörner C, Frosch M, Hlobil H, Stanek G, Hunfeld K-P.
   J Clin Microbiol 2006;44:1335-1341.

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3. A multitarget PCR and a transcription-mediated amplification assay were both accurate for the detection of M. genitalium in vaginal swab and male urine specimens.
   Hardick J, Giles J, Hardick A, Hsieh Y-H, Quinn T, Gaydos C.
   J Clin Microbiol 2006;44:1236-40

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4. A multiplex PCR and enzyme-linked amplicon hybridization assay was sensitive and specific for detection of four pathogens that cause genital ulcer disease.
   Sloots TP. Mackay IM, Harnett G, Jeoffreys N, Bastian I, Sriprakash S, Siebert D,
   Clin Infec Dis 2006;42:1431-38.

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5. Microscopy increased the proportion of men treated for rectal gonorrhea at their first attendance
   Grover D, Prime KP, Prince MV, Ridgway G, Gilson RJC.
   Int J STD AIDS 2006;17:277-79.

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6. Chlamydia testing through internet kit access and home sampling was feasible.
   Novak DP, Karlsson RB.
   Sex Transm Infect 2006;82:142-47.

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7. An increased number of leukocytes in urine was associated with urethritis and detection of C. trachomatis and N. gonorrhoeae in men.
   Wiggins RC, Holmes CH, Andersson M, Ibrahim F, Low N, Horner PJ.
   Int J STD AIDS 2006;17:289-95.

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8. Both microscopy and culture are recommended for the sensitive detection of T. vaginalis in symptomatic women.
   Cohen CE, Gilmour C, Mandalia S, McKean KA.
   Int J STD AIDS 2006;17:418-20.

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9. A fluorescence in situ hybridization assay was rapid and specific for the detection of C. trachomatis elementary bodies.
   Kapur S, Ahmed M, Singh V, Krupp G, Salhan S, Mittal A.
   Acta Cytol 2006;50:277-83.

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10. A real-time PCR assay detected but did not differentiate between DNA from four species of Chlamydiaceae.
    Yang J-M, Liu H-X, Hao Y-X, He C, Zhao D-M.
    J Clin Virol 2006;36:79-81.

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11. Verification of positive results by an antibody blocking assay improved the specificity of an enzyme immunoassay for detection of C. trachomatis in cervical specimens.
    Malenie R, Joshi PJ, Mathur MD.
    Ind J Med Microbiol 2006;24:97-100.

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12. The Papanicolaou smear may be used as a screening tool for presumptive diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis.
    Discacciati MG, Simoes JA, Amaral RG, Brolazo E, Rabelo-Santos SH, Westin MCA, Montemor EBL.
    Diagn Cytopathol 2006;34:272-76.

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13. Native, purified, mature glycoprotein G from HSV type 2 had the highest accuracy for detection of HSV-2 antibodies in sera from Tanzanian patients.
    Görander S, Mbwana J, Lyamuya E, Lagergård T, Liljeqvist J-Å.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol 2006;13:633-39.

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14. A simple and inexpensive screening assay was developed to detect antibodies to specific antigens in cerebral spinal fluids.
    Morris P, Davies NWS, Keir G.
    J Immunolog Meth 2006;311:81-86.

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15. A low index values in the Focus HerpeSelect ELISA is not a useful marker of new infection.
    Morrow RA, Krantz E, Friedrich D, Wald A.
    J Clin Virol 2006;36:141-45.

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16. The results of the Hybrid Capture II tests for human papillomavirus and for C. trachomatis and N. gonorrhoeae were equivalent for specimens collected in Universal Collection Medium and in Standard Transport Medium.
    Taha NSA, Focchi J, Ribalta JCL, Castelo A, Lorincz A, Dôres GB.
    J Clin Virol 2006;36:32-35.

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17. Rose bengal, lissamine green, and calcium alginate inhibit PCR detection of HSV, VZV, CMV, and toxoplasma DNA.
    Seitzman GD, Cevallos V, Margolis TP.
    Am J Opthalmol 2006;141:756-58.

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18. The BioPlex IgG assays were comparable in performance with the HerpeSelect IgG assays for detection of HSV antibodies.
    Morrow R, Friedrich D.
    Clin Microbiol Infect 2006;12:463-69.

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19. Both a direct immunofluorescence antibody assay and PCR were rapid tools for detection of HSV-1 in corneal scrapings.
    El-Aal AMA, El Sayed M, Mohammed E, Ahmed M, Fathy M.
    Curr Microbiol 2006;52:379-82.

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