Finding the Gaps in Retesting for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea: Differences Across High-Volume Testing Departments in an Urban Health Care Setting

Conclusions Forty-three percent of patients were retested within approximately 3 months of their initial positive CT/GC diagnosis, exceeding previously published rates. Nonetheless, in light of the growing STI epidemic, health care systems should prioritize retesting across high-volume testing specialties, rethink retesting models, and facilitate referrals to ensure that patients receive guideline-recommended, comprehensive STI care.
Source: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Category: Sexual Medicine Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research