Screening for Chlamydia trachomatis Using Self-Collected Vaginal Swabs at a Public Pregnancy Termination Clinic in France

Abstract

These results reveal a high prevalence (6.7%) of CT-positive patients among French women seeking induced abortions. Because it is not common practice to screen the general population for CT, screening before induced abortions seems relevant. A cost-effectiveness study is required to evaluate this screen-and-treat policy.