1. Comparison of multiplex PCR assay with culture for detection of genital mycoplasmas.
   Stellrecht KA, Woron AM, Mishrik NG, Venezia RA
   Journal of Clinical Microbiology 2004;42:1528-33.

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2. Performance of a commercial, type-specific enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for detection of herpes simplex virus type 2-specific antibodies in Ugandans.
   Laeyendecker O, Henson C, Gray RH, Nguyen RH-N, Horne BJ, Wawer MJ, Serwadda D, Kiwanuka N, Morrow RA, Hogrefe W, Quinn TC.
   Journal of Clinical Microbiology 2004;42:1794-96.

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3. The use of specimens from various genitourinary sites in men to detect Trichomonas vaginalis infection. 
   Kaydos-Daniels SC, Miller WC, Hoffman I, Price MA, Martinson F, Chilongozi D, Namakwha D, Gama S, Phakati S, Cohen MS, Hobbs MM.
   Journal of Infectious Diseases 2004;139:926-31.

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4. Evaluation of a new particle gel immunoassay for determination of antibodies against Treponema pallidum. 
   Schmidt BL.
   Journal of Clinical Microbiology 2004;42:2833-85.

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5. How useful are high vaginal swabs in general practice? Results of a multicentre study. 
   Jungmann E, Johnson AM, Ridgway G, Durrant K, Robinson AJ.
   International Journal of STD and AIDS 2004;15:238-39.

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6. Predictive value of the clinical diagnosis of lower genital tract infection in women.
   Landers DV, Wiesenfeld HC, Heine RP, Krohn MA, Hillier SL.
   American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2004;190:1004-10.

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7. Performance of routine syphilis serology in the Ethiopian cohort on HIV/AIDS.
   Dorigo-Zetsma JW, Belewu D, Meless H, Sanders E, Coutinho RA, Schaap A, Wolday D.
   Sexually Transmitted Infections 2004;80:96-99.

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8. The effect of urine testing in evaluations of the sensitivity of the Gen-Probe APTIMA® Combo 2 assay on endocervical swabs for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae. The infected patient standard reduces sensitivity of single site evaluation.
   Moncada J, Schacter J, Hook EW III, Ferrero D, Gaydos C, Quinn TC, Willis D, Weissfeld A, Martin DH.
   Sexually Transmitted Diseases 2004;31:273-77.

9. Restrospective review of the correlation of symptoms, signs and microscopy with the diagnosis of Chlamydia trachomatis in men. 
   Foo C, Browne R, Boag F.
   International Journal of STD and AIDS 2004;15:319-21.

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10. Routine use of a highly automated and internally controlled real-time PCR assay for the diagnosis of herpes simplex and varicella-zoster virus infections. 
    Stránská R, Schuurman R, de Vos M, van Loon AM.
    Journal of Clinical Virology 2004;30:39-44.

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11. Detection and differentiation of herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 by a duplex LightCycler PCR that incorporates an internal control PCR reaction. 
    Whiley DM, Mackay IM, Syrmis MW, Witt MJ, Sloots TP.
    Journal of Clinical Virology 2004;30:32-38.

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12. Duplex real-time polymerase chain reaction assay for detection and quantification of herpes simplex virus type 1 and herpes simplex virus type 2 in genital and cutaneous lesions. 
    Filen F, Strand A, Allard A, Blomberg J, Herrmann B.
    Sexually Transmitted Diseases 2004;31:331-36

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13. Polymorph count for predicting non-gonococcal urethral infection: a model using Chlamydia trachomatis diagnosed by ligase chain reaction. 
    Haddow LJ, Bunn A, Copas AJ, Gilson R, Prince M, Ridgway GL, Sadiq ST.
    Sexually Transmitted Infections 2004;80:198-200.

14. Comparison of latex agglutination, wet preparation, and culture for the detection of Trichomonas vaginalis. 
    Adu-Sarkodie Y, Opoku BK, Danso KA, Weiss HA, Mabey D
    Sexually Transmitted Infections 2004;80:201-203.

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15. Marginal validity of syndromic management for reproductive tract infections among pregnant women in Jamaica. 
    Hylton-Kong T, Brathwaite AR, Del Rosario GR, Kristensen S, Kamara P, Jolly PE, Hook III EW, Figueroa JP, Vermund SH.
    International Journal of STD and AIDS 2004;15:371-375.

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16. Genital syndromes and syndromic management of vaginal discharge in a community setting. 
    George R, Thomas K, Thyagarajan SP, Jeyaseelan L, Peedicayil A, Jeyaseelan V, George S, STD Study Group.
    International Journal of STD and AIDS 2004;15:367-70.

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17. Trichomoniasis: clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management. 
    Swygard H, Sena AC, Hobbs, MM, Cohen MS
    Sexually Transmitted Infections 2004;80:91-95.

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18. The laboratory diagnosis of gonorrhea and syphilis infection. 
    Chan EL, Kingston MA, Carlin EM
    Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care 2004;30:126-27.

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