PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Irene G M van Valkengoed
AU  - Servaas A Morré
AU  - Adriaan J C van den Brule
AU  - Chris J L M Meijer
AU  - Lex M Bouter
AU  - Jacques Th M van Eijk
AU  - A Joan P Boeke
TI  - Partner notification among asymptomatic Chlamydia trachomatis cases, by means of mailed specimens.
DP  - 2002 Aug 01
TA  - British Journal of General Practice
PG  - 652--654
VI  - 52
IP  - 481
4099  - http://bjgp.org/content/52/481/652.short
4100  - http://bjgp.org/content/52/481/652.full
SO  - Br J Gen Pract2002 Aug 01; 52
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.