Open AccessRecent trends in Chlamydia trachomatis in the United Kingdom and the potential for national screening
Author(s) -
Jeanne M. Pimenta,
Kevin Fenton
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
euro surveillance/eurosurveillance
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.766
H-Index - 104
eISSN - 1560-7917
pISSN - 1025-496X
DOI - 10.2807/esm.06.05.00209-en
Subject(s) - chlamydia trachomatis , medicine , chlamydial infection , population , family medicine , gynecology , environmental health
A pilot study has been carried up in the United Kingdom to assess the feasibility of a national screening programme of genital chlamydial infections. The preliminary results show a high acceptance rate (70% of the candidates) and a significant coverage of the target population (40% over a six months period). Several other studies are ongoing in order to specify the more appropriate screening processes and partner notification strategies, as well as the cost effectiveness of a national programme.