Because of limitations in commercially available tests, clinical presentation, in conjunction to<unk><unk> , plays an important role in diagnosis. C. trachomatis can be identified from lesion swabs, bubo aspirate, or rectal mucosa swabs (in patients with proctitis) using culture methods, serologic testing, and nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs). Culture is impractical since it is time consuming and lacks sensitivity. Compliment fixation and immunofluorescence serologic tests are sensitive but only genus specific. NAATs are the most reliable method for detecting C. trachomatis and real-time PCR can detect the LGV-specific serovar.
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Roseola laboratory findings
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Lymphogranuloma venereum physical examination
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Tularemia laboratory findings
Baylisascaris infection laboratory findings
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