Previous history of gonococcal infection as a risk factor in patients presenting with gonorrhoea

Summary Recidivism is common in patients infected with gonorrhoea. Identifying the factors most closely associated with recurrent gonococcal infection can help to target health promotion and disease prevention interventions. A case-control study design was used to quantify the importance of past inf...

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Published in:International journal of STD & AIDS 2010-04, Vol.21 (4), p.277-278
Main Authors: Fowler, T, Caley, M, Johal, R, Brown, R, Ross, J D C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
AIDS/HIV
Bacterial diseases
Bacterial diseases of the genital system
Biological and medical sciences
Case-Control Studies
Epidemiology. Vaccinations
Female
General aspects
Gonorrhea - diagnosis
Gonorrhea - epidemiology
Gonorrhea - prevention & control
Human bacterial diseases
Humans
Infectious diseases
Male
Medical sciences
Odds Ratio
Recurrence
Risk Factors
Sexual Behavior
Sexual Partners
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Summary:Summary Recidivism is common in patients infected with gonorrhoea. Identifying the factors most closely associated with recurrent gonococcal infection can help to target health promotion and disease prevention interventions. A case-control study design was used to quantify the importance of past infection as a risk marker for gonorrhoea while controlling for other demographic and behavioural factors. Data were available for 134 cases of gonorrhoea and 150 controls. A history of gonorrhoea (odds ratio [OR] 4.36 [95% CI 1.78–10.71]) was the strongest predictor of current infection. The number of partners in the last month (OR 2.19 [95% CI 1.20–4.02]) was also significantly associated with a diagnosis of gonorrhoea. Patients presenting with gonorrhoea are a specific high-risk group who require additional interventions and should be prioritized for evidence-based, enhanced and interactive counselling.
ISSN:0956-4624
1758-1052
DOI:10.1258/ijsa.2009.009235