Publications by authors named "Chloe Manning"
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- Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV), caused by certain strains of Chlamydia trachomatis, is increasing among men who have sex with men, particularly the L2b genotype.
- Researchers used a detailed genotyping method, multi-locus tandem repeat analysis with ompA sequencing (MLVA-ompA), to investigate LGV strains in clinical samples from London genitourinary medicine clinics.
- The study identified six distinct LGV genotypes, with the L2 type being the most common, and noted the presence of a hybrid genotype (L2b/D) similar to a strain found in Portugal, suggesting the need for ongoing monitoring in the UK.
is a Gram-negative bacterium that causes urogenital tract infections, and ocular infections including trachoma, neonatal conjunctivitis and adult chlamydial inclusion conjunctivitis. A positive diagnosis in children often raises suspicions of sexual abuse. While outer membrane protein A () genotypes A-C are non-invasive and are associated with trachoma; genotypes D-K are often associated with sexually transmitted urogenital infections or sexually acquired chlamydial conjunctivitis.
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