Brief Report: Gonorrhea and Chlamydia Testing Increasing but Still Lagging in HIV Clinics in the United States. (1st November 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Berry, Stephen A.; Ghanem, Khalil G.; Mathews, William Christopher; Korthuis, Philip Todd; Yehia, Baligh R.; Agwu, Allison L.; Lehmann, Christoph U.; Moore, Richard D.; Allen, Sara L.; Gebo, Kelly A.
• Is Part Of: Journal of acquired immune deficiency syndromes. Volume 70:Number 3(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-11-01
• Subjects: gonorrhea -- chlamydia -- screening -- guidelines -- HIV secondary prevention; AIDS (Disease) -- Periodicals; Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome -- Periodicals; AIDS (Disease); Periodicals; 616.9792005
• DOI: 10.1097/QAI.0000000000000711
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1525-4135

Abstract

Abstract : 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. Abstract : Supplemental Digital Content is Available in the Text.