Management of Chlamydia trachomatis in a women's hospital: A review of current practice

Objective. To establish a measure of testing for Chlamydia trachomatis with in the Liverpool Women Hospital with a view to optimising both testing and management of infection. Design. Prospective observational study to review the outcome of Chlamydia testing and subsequent management of patients between September 1997 - Sept ember 1998. Results. It was observed that opportunities for detecting infection were mi ssed and testing was undertaken predominantly for diagnostic purposes. Recommendation. Consideration be given to a centralised system for overview of positive results linking with audit/education to reduce sequelae of Chl amydia within gynaecology.