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Introduction of Chlamydia trachomatis screening for young women in Germany
Author(s) -
Mund Monika,
Sander Gabriele,
Potthoff Peter,
Schicht Helga,
Matthias Katja
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
jddg: journal der deutschen dermatologischen gesellschaft
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.463
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1610-0387
pISSN - 1610-0379
DOI - 10.1111/j.1610-0387.2008.06743.x
Subject(s) - chlamydia trachomatis , gynecology , medicine , infertility , obstetrics , german , chlamydia , pelvic inflammatory disease , primary care , statutory law , family medicine , pregnancy , political science , immunology , biology , history , genetics , archaeology , law
Summary Screening for genital Chlamydia trachomatis infections for young sexually active women was incorporated into routine medical care of German statutory health insured patients starting in January 2008.The primary goal of this new preventive measure is the reduction of severe sequelae for women such as tubal infertility and ectopic pregnancies. The course of the deliberations leading to the Federal Joint Committee's decision is summarized in this review.