Surveillance of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae Infections in Women in Detention in Baltimore, Maryland

Abstract

This study illustrated that urine-based screening for CT and GC is feasible in detention settings and can be productive in high-prevalence areas. Geographic analysis demonstrated no definitive relationship among race, infection, and area of residence, although it did demonstrate clustering of infected individuals and could be useful in future interventions. These findings demonstrated the need for implementing screening programs for sexually transmitted infections in detention centers.