Chlamydia Screening Among Sexually Active Young Female Enrollees of Health Plans—United States, 2000-2007

Chlamydia Trachomatis infection is the most common bacterial sexually transmitted disease in the US, with more than 2.8 million new cases estimated to occur each year. Untreated chlamydia can progress to pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, ectopic pregnancy, and chronic pelvic pain. In 1989, the US Preventive Services Task Force recommended routine chlamydia screening of sexually active young women. Here, Ahmed et al evaluate the rates of chlamydia screening among sexually active young females. They further analyzed data reported by commercial and Medicaid health plans to the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set during 200-2007. Among others, a CDC editorial note is included.