Journal article
Cost-Effectiveness of Screening Swab or Urine Specimens for Chlamydia trachomatis From Young Canadian Women in Ontario
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Undetected and untreated Chlamydia trachomatis infections can result in a significant health burden. Diagnostic testing refers to tests performed on patients with symptoms, whereas screening refers to testing specimens in asymptomatic patients. The goal of diagnostic testing and screening programs are early identification of infections to prevent upper tract infection and transmission to other partners.
GOAL: To compare the costs …
Authors
Goeree R; Jang D; Blackhouse G; Chong S; Mahony J; Sellors J; Foy A; Chernesky M
Journal
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Vol. 28, No. 12, pp. 701–709
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
December 2001
DOI
10.1097/00007435-200112000-00007
ISSN
0148-5717