Abstract
We examined the number and proportion of persons retesting and reinfected with Chlamydia and/or gonorrhea 3 to 4 months after initial infection in one New York City sexually transmitted disease clinic using a reminder postcard compared to clinics not using this reminder. Retesting increased; however, the proportion reinfected was lower during the intervention.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Ambulatory Care Facilities*
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Chlamydia Infections / diagnosis*
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Chlamydia Infections / microbiology
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Chlamydia Infections / prevention & control
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Chlamydia trachomatis
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Female
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Gonorrhea / diagnosis*
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Gonorrhea / microbiology
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Gonorrhea / prevention & control
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Humans
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Male
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Neisseria gonorrhoeae
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New York City
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Postal Service*
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Recurrence
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Reminder Systems / statistics & numerical data*
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases / diagnosis*
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases / microbiology
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases / prevention & control