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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Preventive Medicine

Background:

  • Chlamydia and gonorrhea are common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the US, particularly among young people.
  • Untreated infections in women can lead to serious complications like pelvic inflammatory disease and adverse outcomes in newborns.
  • STIs increase the risk of acquiring or transmitting HIV.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To update recommendations on screening for chlamydia and gonorrhea.
  • To evaluate the benefits and harms of screening in sexually active adolescents and adults, including pregnant individuals.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic review was commissioned by the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).
  • The review assessed evidence on screening for chlamydia and gonorrhea in various populations.

Main Results:

  • Screening for chlamydia and gonorrhea in sexually active women 24 years or younger offers moderate net benefit.
  • Screening for these STIs in women 25 years or older at increased risk also provides moderate net benefit.
  • Evidence is insufficient to determine the benefits and harms of screening for chlamydia and gonorrhea in men.

Conclusions:

  • The USPSTF recommends screening for chlamydia in sexually active women 24 and younger, and older women at increased risk.
  • The USPSTF recommends screening for gonorrhea in sexually active women 24 and younger, and older women at increased risk.
  • Further research is needed to assess screening for chlamydia and gonorrhea in men.