Importance of physicians in Chlamydia trachomatis control.

Introduction: During 2002-2006, reported rates of Chlamydia (CT) increased 17.3% nationally, with 43.6% of guideline eligible females screened in 2006.

Use of the internet and self-collected samples as a sexually transmissible infection intervention in rural Illinois communities.

Background: In the USA, reported cases of chlamydia (Chlamydia trachomatis) continue to rise despite substantial funding for screening. National gonorrhoea (Neisseria gonorrhoeae) rates have remained relatively stable, with clusters associated with metropolitan areas. Rural areas are no exception, as every county in Illinois reported cases of chlamydia in 2007.

Factors associated with newly diagnosed HIV among persons with concomitant sexually transmitted diseases.

Objective: We evaluated Illinois and Chicago Departments of Public Health surveillance databases to determine risk factors associated with newly diagnosed HIV among persons with bacterial sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

Methods: Test results for Chlamydia, gonorrhea, early syphilis (primary, secondary, and early latent), and HIV from public health clinics in Illinois in 2002 were merged with demographic and behavioral survey data collected during patient visits. STD was defined as any positive non-HIV result.

STD, HIV/AIDS, and hepatitis services in Illinois County Jails.

Objective: : To assess the availability of STD, HIV/AIDS, and hepatitis services provided at Illinois adult county jails.

Goal: : Identify opportunities and barriers to service provision.

Study Design: : Telephone survey to those providing medical services in Illinois county jails.

Integrating viral hepatitis prevention into STD clinics in Illinois (excluding Chicago), 1999-2005.

Hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for all clients of sexually transmitted disease (STD) clinics. Hepatitis A vaccination and hepatitis C testing are recommended for STD clinic clients who report specific risks for those viruses. In 1999, the Illinois Department of Public Health began working with local health departments in Illinois (excluding Chicago) to introduce hepatitis B testing and vaccination in public STD clinics.