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Increase in Chlamydia trachomatis Infection in Sweden: Time for New Strategies

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Sylvan, S., Christenson, B. Increase in Chlamydia trachomatis Infection in Sweden: Time for New Strategies. Arch Sex Behav 37, 362–364 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-007-9283-z

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