Trends of reported chlamydia infections and related complications in New Zealand, 1998–2008

Abstract

Chlamydia testing volumes from three New Zealand regions have trebled since 1998, as have reported infection rates, although disease complication rates do not appear to have increased. Test positivity increases may reflect better targeted testing of those more at risk or a rising chlamydia incidence. The recent rise in hospital admissions for PID among women aged 15-24 is a concern; ongoing monitoring of these trends, despite data limitations, is important.