Chlamydia screening among sexually active young female enrollees of health plans --- United States, 2000--2007

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report

Volumn 58, Issue 14, 2009, Pages 362-365

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ADOLESCENT; ADULT; ARTICLE; CHLAMYDIASIS; FEMALE; HEALTH INSURANCE; HUMAN; MASS SCREENING; MEDICAID; SEXUAL BEHAVIOR; STATISTICS; UNITED STATES; UTILIZATION REVIEW;

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; CHLAMYDIA INFECTIONS; FEMALE; HUMANS; INSURANCE, HEALTH; MASS SCREENING; MEDICAID; SEXUAL BEHAVIOR; UNITED STATES; YOUNG ADULT;

EID: 64749105800     PISSN: 01492195     EISSN: 1545861X     Source Type: Journal    
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