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Comprehensive Analysis of Gonorrhea Cases in Puerto Rico

This report provides detailed data on Gonorrhea cases in Puerto Rico, including screening results by age group and region. Findings from Latin American Center for STDs are also included. Data covers Fiscal Years 2004-2005, showing rates and trends in GC cases. Limited TM sample data available for certain periods.

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Comprehensive Analysis of Gonorrhea Cases in Puerto Rico

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  1. Oral GC Screening Data Puerto Rico Hermes R. García, MD, MPH Puerto Rico Health Department

  2. Total GC Cases per Year &Age Group in PR STD Surveillance Section PR Health Dept.

  3. Total GC Cases per Year &Age Group in PR STD Surveillance Section PR Health Dept.

  4. GC Rates for Health Regionfor Fiscal Year 2004 - 2005 16.3 7.1 6.6 6.6 6.2 5.4 4.4 2.7 STD Surveillance Section PR Health Dept.

  5. GC Cases per Fiscal Year in Puerto Rico Cases Fiscal Year STD Surveillance Section PR Health Dept.

  6. Latin American Center for STDs (CLETS)TM Samples Processed: July 04- June 05 Urethral: Samples Processed: 36 Total Negatives: 33 Total Positives: 3 P. P.: 8.3% Cervical: Samples Processed: 65 Total Negatives: 63 Total Positives: 2 P. P.: 3.1%

  7. Latin American Center for STDs (CLETS)TM Samples Processed: July 04- June 05 Rectal: Samples Processed: 45 Total Negatives: 40 Total Positives: 5 P. P.: 11.1% Oral: Samples Processed: 56 Total Negatives: 55 Total Positives: 1 P. P.: 1.8%

  8. Latin American Center for STDs (CLETS)TM Samples Processed: July 02- June 04 Oral: Samples Processed: 122 Total Negatives: 118 Total Positives: 4 P. P.: 3.3%

  9. CLETSGC Samples by Gen ProbeJuly 04- June 05 Urethral: Samples Processed: 1381 Total Negatives: 1323 Total Positives: 58 P. P.: 4.2% Cervical: Samples Processed: 1403 Total Negatives: 1370 Total Positives: 33 P. P.: 2.4%

  10. CLETSC. trachomatis Samples by Gen ProbeJuly 04- June 05 Urethral: Samples Processed: 1381 Total Negatives: 1267 Total Positives: 114 P. P.: 8.3% Cervical: Samples Processed: 1403 Total Negatives: 1328 Total Positives: 75 P. P.: 5.3%

  11. Loopholes No TM samples taken on: October, 04 May, 05 June, 05 Reasons: Samples not taken by Physicians History not obtained Most patients were asymptomatic Laziness

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