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Review
. 2007 Jan;104(1):28-34.
doi: 10.1007/s00347-006-1463-z.

[Chlamydial diseases of the eye. A short overview]

[Article in German]
W Behrens-Baumann  1
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Review

[Chlamydial diseases of the eye. A short overview]

[Article in German]
W Behrens-Baumann. Ophthalmologe. 2007 Jan.

Abstract

In this short review, new data on the taxonomy of Chlamydia and the association of these pathogens with various ocular diseases are presented. Clinical diagnosis and laboratory tests for ocular C. trachomatis infection are discussed. The actual therapy consists in oral azithromycin.

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