Outbreak of Neisseria gonorrhoeae in Northern Alberta, Canada.

Abstract:

BACKGROUND:In January 2001 we investigated an outbreak of Neisseria gonorrhoeae in a northern region of Alberta, Canada, and here we report on the epidemiology of the outbreak. GOAL:The goal was to examine the outbreak etiology and make recommendations for strengthening regional STD programs. STUDY DESIGN:Provincial STD notification forms were reviewed to identify cases, and a case-control study was undertaken to identify risk factors for infection. RESULTS:Gonorrhea was reported among 81 individuals, aged 15 to 60 years, between January 1999 and March 2001 in 8 neighboring communities. Attendance at a public bar in one community was associated with infection (P < 0.01). Cases were predominantly Aboriginal (96.3%) and aged less than 30 years (77.6%), and at least 39% of cases reported multiple sex partners. Casual partnering and extended sexual networks are believed to have influenced the spread of infection. CONCLUSION:This study emphasizes the importance of site-specific health interventions to effectively target at-risk individuals at high-risk locations, with preventive measures aimed at members of high-risk sexual networks. Effective interventions must ensure the availability of and access to appropriate health services for all residents of northern regions in Alberta.

journal_name

Sex Transm Dis

authors

De P,Singh AE,Wong T,Yacoub W

doi

10.1097/00007435-200306000-00005

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2003-06-01 00:00:00

pages

497-501

issue

6

eissn

0148-5717

issn

1537-4521

pii

00007435-200306000-00005

journal_volume

30

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