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I have a 3 yrs old kid(girl)&want to test genital chlamydia.which test is the best to detect chlamydia trachcomatis except urine pcr?

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Talk with her doctor: Testing for this in a child is not routine. Be sure to share your concerns and questions with her doctor.

Answered 12/8/2013

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