Provider Alert! Annual Chlamydia Screening Reminder
Date: September 1, 2023 Attention: OBGYNs and Primary Care Providers Annual chlamydia screening is recommended for all sexually active women ages 16 to 24, as well as older women with risk factors such as new or multiple sex partners, or a sex partner who has a sexually transmitted infection. Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests (NAATs) are the most sensitive tests, and can be performed on easily obtainable specimens, such as urine or vaginal swabs clinician- or patient-collected). Why it matters: Chlamydia is the most commonly...