title: Strategies for partner management when treating sexually transmitted infection.
abstract: Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhea are the most commonly reported bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the United States, and reinfection accounts for 14% to 30% of all reported cases of these STIs. Treatment of both the woman and her partner is imperative to prevent long-term sequelae. This report examines the clinical course of a woman diagnosed with Chlamydia during pregnancy, and reviews various approaches to treating partners, including patient referral, provider referral, patient-delivered partner therapy, and accelerated partner therapy.
authors: St. Barnabas Hospital, Bronx, New York City, NY, USA.
authors: Emilie
authors: E
authors: Fitzmaurice
authors: Elaine
authors: E
authors: Keller
authors: Jennifer
authors: J
authors: Trebbin
authors: Jessica
authors: J
authors: Wilson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017963:Azithromycin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002689:Chlamydia; D002690:Chlamydia Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D016358:Contact Tracing; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D055118:Medication Adherence; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D011247:Pregnancy; D012648:Self Care / Q000523:psychology; D012747:Sexual Partners / Q000523:psychology*; D015231:Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Bacterial
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D017963:Azithromycin