Investigation of a cluster of syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia cases among heterosexual Micronesians living on Oahu. Export

@article{citeulike:4864670, abstract = {A recent case investigation of secondary syphilis in a 27-year-old heterosexual Micronesian male and his 19-year-old chlamydia and syphilis co-infected female partner, conducted by the Hawaii State Department of Health, June to August 2007, identified a cluster of 13 case-patients with undiagnosed syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea. The social network of Micronesians uncovered was characterized by having transient accommodations but a central gathering place. The critical factor in gaining access to this network was the establishment of a trusting relationship with a key social network member. Field interviews and the application of field diagnostic techniques helped to identify case-patients who otherwise would not have presented to a traditional office or clinic setting. Micronesians in Hawaii represent an at-risk population for adverse health indices including sexually transmitted diseases, based on their socioeconomic status.}, author = {Katz, Alan R. and Cadorna, Adrianne M. and Lee, Maria Veneranda V. and Komeya, Alan and Kiaha, Mandy and Ohye, Roy G.}, citeulike-article-id = {4864670}, citeulike-linkout-0 = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10900-009-9170-8}, citeulike-linkout-1 = {http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19517220}, citeulike-linkout-2 = {http://www.hubmed.org/display.cgi?uids=19517220}, citeulike-linkout-3 = {http://www.springerlink.com/content/xr4v77733223q611}, doi = {10.1007/s10900-009-9170-8}, issn = {1573-3610}, journal = {Journal of community health}, keywords = {chlamydia, coinfection, contact-tracing, fieldwork, gonorrhea, hawaii, heterosexual, syphilis, treatment}, month = {October}, number = {5}, pages = {357--360}, posted-at = {2009-10-27 14:43:05}, priority = {0}, title = {Investigation of a cluster of syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia cases among heterosexual Micronesians living on Oahu.}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10900-009-9170-8}, volume = {34}, year = {2009} }

TY - JOUR ID - citeulike:4864670 L3 - citeulike-article-id:4864670 N2 - A recent case investigation of secondary syphilis in a 27-year-old heterosexual Micronesian male and his 19-year-old chlamydia and syphilis co-infected female partner, conducted by the Hawaii State Department of Health, June to August 2007, identified a cluster of 13 case-patients with undiagnosed syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea. The social network of Micronesians uncovered was characterized by having transient accommodations but a central gathering place. The critical factor in gaining access to this network was the establishment of a trusting relationship with a key social network member. Field interviews and the application of field diagnostic techniques helped to identify case-patients who otherwise would not have presented to a traditional office or clinic setting. Micronesians in Hawaii represent an at-risk population for adverse health indices including sexually transmitted diseases, based on their socioeconomic status. IS - 5 JF - Journal of community health SN - 1573-3610 EP - 360 TI - Investigation of a cluster of syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia cases among heterosexual Micronesians living on Oahu. VL - 34 SP - 357 KW - chlamydia KW - coinfection KW - contact-tracing KW - fieldwork KW - gonorrhea KW - hawaii KW - heterosexual KW - syphilis KW - treatment AU - Katz, Alan AU - Cadorna, Adrianne AU - Lee, Maria Veneranda AU - Komeya, Alan AU - Kiaha, Mandy AU - Ohye, Roy PY - 2009/10// UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10900-009-9170-8 ER -