Chlamydia screening: Making a case for including men

Article Abstract:

Chlamydia trachomatic is the most common curable bacterial sexually transmitted infection (ST) and a well-documented cause of reproductive and sexual morbidity in women and men. It is believed that if left untreated in women, it can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease, chronic pelvic pain, ectopic pregnancy and infertility while in the case of men, it can cause non-gonococcal urethritis, epididymitis, prostatitis, Reiter's syndrome, sexually-acquired reactive arthritis (SARA) and infertility.

United Kingdom, Complications and side effects, Men, Men's health

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Keeping an eye on chlamydia

Article Abstract:

The work of a nurse involved in running a screening programme for chlamydia is presented. The aims of the pilot project and the daily tasks such as publicizing the work and testing and advising patients are described.

Personal narratives, Prevention, Community health nursing, Chlamydia

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Setting up a residential screening programme

Article Abstract:

A scheme which offers health screening for the elderly in their nursing home is discussed with reference to its benefits. One such project in Bridlington, East Yorkshire, England, is described.

Health aspects, Care and treatment, Aged, Elderly, Bridlington, England

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