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. 2015 Nov 1;70(3):275-9.
doi: 10.1097/QAI.0000000000000711.

Brief Report: Gonorrhea and Chlamydia Testing Increasing but Still Lagging in HIV Clinics in the United States

Stephen A Berry  1 , Khalil G Ghanem, William Christopher Mathews, Philip Todd Korthuis, Baligh R Yehia, Allison L Agwu, Christoph U Lehmann, Richard D Moore, Sara L Allen, Kelly A Gebo; HIV Research Network
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Brief Report: Gonorrhea and Chlamydia Testing Increasing but Still Lagging in HIV Clinics in the United States

Stephen A Berry et al. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. .

Abstract

Screening persons living with HIV for gonorrhea and chlamydia has been recommended since 2003. We compared annual gonorrhea/chlamydia testing to syphilis and lipid testing among 19,368 adults (41% men who have sex with men, 30% heterosexual men, and 29% women) engaged in HIV care. In 2004, 22%, 62%, and 70% of all patients were tested for gonorrhea/chlamydia, syphilis, and lipid levels, respectively. Despite increasing steadily [odds ratio per year (95% confidence interval): 1.14 (1.13 to 1.15)], gonorrhea/chlamydia testing in 2010 remained lower than syphilis and lipid testing (39%, 77%, 76%, respectively). Interventions to improve gonorrhea/chlamydia screening are needed. A more targeted screening approach may be warranted.

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Trends in the percentages of patients tested annually for Gonorrhea (NG) / Chlamydia (CT), Syphilis, and Lipid levels. (A) All patients, (B) Men who have sex with men, (C) Heterosexual men, (D) Women.
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