Abstract:After chlamydia became a nationally notifiable condition in the United States, reported case rates increased steadily, likely a result of more complete reporting, expanded screening efforts, and use of more sensitive diagnostic tests. Reported case rates of chlamydia are highest among young women, a consequence of high prevalence in this population (as evidenced by estimates from national population-based surveys) and of targeted screening efforts (current guidelines in the United States recommend screening fo… Show more
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