Sexually transmitted infections and other health conditions of women entering prison in Georgia, 1998-1999.

Objectives: To assess health needs of women entering the Georgia prison system, prevalence of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections was estimated.

Study: Results of admission screening tests of women entering the Georgia prison system in 1998 to 1999 were abstracted retrospectively from prison records.

Results: Of 3636 women whose data were abstracted from prison records, 4.

Intervention to reduce the incidence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus skin infections in a correctional facility in Georgia.

Background And Objective: In August 2001, a cluster of MRSA skin infections was detected in a correctional facility. An investigation was conducted to determine its cause and to prevent further MRSA infections.

Design: Case-control study.