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Figure 9. Tests Using Pharyngeal Specimens in Men Who Have Sex With Men

Graph showing sensitivity and specificity of tests using men's pharyngeal specimens.  Go to Text Description [D] for details.

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Data Key:

1. Culture (Young, 1997): Sensitivity = 59.0%, Specificity = 100%
2. DNA Probe (Young, 1997): Sensitivity = 86.4%, Specificity = 100%

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