P1-S6.12 The contribution of a Chlamydia screening programme to testing and case-finding in addition to regular STI-care in three regions of The Netherlands

Background The impact of a Chlamydia screening programme can be measured by the incremental amount of Chlamydia tests performed and cases detected as compared to the throughput in regular care. In the Netherlands, regular STI care is provided by specialised STI-centres (aimed at high-risk groups) and General Practitioners (GP's, basic opportunistic screening and care for symptomatic cases). An annual register-based Chlamydia screening programme is implemented in three regions since 2008. Methods The number of persons tested and cases detected in the Chlamydia Screening among 16–29 y... Mehr ...