RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Partner notification among asymptomatic Chlamydia trachomatis cases, by means of mailed specimens.
JF British Journal of General Practice
JO Br J Gen Pract
FD British Journal of General Practice
SP 652
OP 654
VO 52
IS 481
A1 Irene G M van Valkengoed
A1 Servaas A Morré
A1 Adriaan J C van den Brule
A1 Chris J L M Meijer
A1 Lex M Bouter
A1 Jacques Th M van Eijk
A1 A Joan P Boeke
YR 2002
UL http://bjgp.org/content/52/481/652.abstract
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.