Strain of Chlamydia Raises U.S. Concerns

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WASHINGTON - A particularly bad strain of chlamydia not usually seen in this country appears to be slowly spreading among gay and bisexual men, an infection that can increase their chances of getting or spreading the AIDS virus.

Called LGV chlamydia, this sexually transmitted disease has caused a worrisome outbreak in Europe. Diagnoses confirmed by U.S. health officials are low, only 27 since they warned a year ago that the strain was headed here.

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