Study increased gonorrhea and chlamydia testing in male detainees, indicating a significant improvement in detection and treatment rates.
In June 2023, the Cook County Jail expanded opt-out gonorrhea and chlamydia testing to male detainees. In the 12 months before and after, testing among males increased from 7.2% to 23.5% of intakes, with cases rising threefold for both gonorrhea and chlamydia. Most infections were treated before release.
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