Screening for Chlamydia and gonorrhea: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement.

LeFevre ML; U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.

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Abstract

DESCRIPTION:

Update of previous U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations on screening for chlamydia (2007) and gonorrhea (2005).

METHODS:

The USPSTF reviewed the evidence on screening for chlamydial and gonococcal infections in asymptomatic patients from studies published since its last reviews. The USPSTF also considered evidence from its previous recommendations and reviews.

POPULATION:

This recommendation applies to all sexually active adolescents and adults, including pregnant women.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

The USPSTF recommends screening for chlamydia in sexually active females aged 24 years or younger and in older women who are at increased risk for infection. (B recommendation) The USPSTF recommends screening for gonorrhea in sexually active females aged 24 years or younger and in older women who are at increased risk for infection. (B recommendation) The USPSTF concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for chlamydia and gonorrhea in men. (I statement).

Summary for patients in

Summaries for patients. Screening for chlamydia and gonorrhea: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement. [Ann Intern Med. 2014]

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U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

Guideline Title

Screening for chlamydia and gonorrhea: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement.

Bibliographic Source(s)

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Screening for chlamydia and gonorrhea: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement. Ann Intern Med. 2014 Dec 16;161(12):902-10. [40 references] PubMed External Web Site Policy

Guideline Status

This is the current release of the guideline.

This guideline updates previous versions:

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Screening for chlamydial infection: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement. Ann Intern Med. 2007 Jul 17;147(2):128-34. [9 references]

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). Screening for gonorrhea: recommendation statement. Rockville (MD): USPSTF; 2005. 11 p. [13 references].

This guideline meets NGC's 2013 (revised) inclusion criteria.