TY - JOUR
T1 - Partner notification among asymptomatic Chlamydia trachomatis cases, by means of mailed specimens
AU - van Valkengoed, Irene G. M.
AU - Morré, Servaas A.
AU - van den Brule, Adriaan J. C.
AU - Meijer, Chris J. L. M.
AU - Bouter, Lex M.
AU - van Eijk, Jacques Th M.
AU - Boeke, A. Joan P.
PY - 2002
Y1 - 2002
N2 - The objective of the study was to evaluate the prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis infection and the participation, among partners of asymptomatic cases in general practice. Index cases were requested to invite partners for testing by mailed urine samples. One or more partners of 62% of the index cases participated, and the prevalence of infection among partners was 48%. A steady relationship was a determinant of both participation and prevalence. In conclusion, the mailing strategy is an effective strategy for partner notification. A high prevalence wasfound among partners
AB - The objective of the study was to evaluate the prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis infection and the participation, among partners of asymptomatic cases in general practice. Index cases were requested to invite partners for testing by mailed urine samples. One or more partners of 62% of the index cases participated, and the prevalence of infection among partners was 48%. A steady relationship was a determinant of both participation and prevalence. In conclusion, the mailing strategy is an effective strategy for partner notification. A high prevalence wasfound among partners
M3 - Article
C2 - 12171224
SN - 0960-1643
VL - 52
SP - 652
EP - 654
JO - British journal of general practice
JF - British journal of general practice
IS - 481
ER -