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Chlamydia
 

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Is Jail Screening Associated With a Decrease in Chlamydia Positivity Among Females Seeking Health
Services at Community Clinics?-San Francisco, 1997-2004.
Barry PM, Kent CK, Scott KC, Goldenson J, Klausner JD. 
Sex Transm Dis. 2008 Apr 10
 Abstract
 
Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections among men and women
entering California prisons.
Bernstein KT, Chow JM, Ruiz J, et al 
Am J Public Health. 2006 Oct;96(10):1862-6.
Abstract

Chlamydia screening of youth and young adults in non-clinical settings throughout California.
Bauer HM, Chartier M, Kessell E, et al
Sex Transm Dis. 2004 Jul;31(7):409-14
 Abstract

         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters  

  Assessment of the Utility of Routine Screening for Chlamydia trachomatis and
Neisseria gonorrhoeae in a Juvenile Detention Facility: San Bernardino County,
California (P56)
RK Spencer, ED Peace, A Haro-Garcia,,. et al
 (2002 National STD)
 Abstract
Diabetes
 

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
  Diabetes Care in the San Francisco County Jail.
Clark BC, Grossman E, White MC, et al  
Am J Public Health. 2006 Jul 27;
 Abstract
Gonorrhea
 

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections among men and women
entering California prisons.
Bernstein KT, Chow JM, Ruiz J, et al 
Am J Public Health. 2006 Oct;96(10):1862-6.
Abstract

         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters  

  Assessment of the Utility of Routine Screening for Chlamydia trachomatis and
Neisseria gonorrhoeae in a Juvenile Detention Facility: San Bernardino County,
California (P56)
RK Spencer, ED Peace, A Haro-Garcia,,. et al
 (2002 National STD)
 Abstract
Hepatitis A
 

         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Poster

 
Vaccination of High Risk Inmates in Los Angeles County Men's Central Jail with Accelerated
Schedule Hepatitis A/B Vaccine
A Stirland, M Munoz, R Mendoza, et al
 (2008 National STD)
 Abstract
Hepatitis B
 

         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Poster

 
Vaccination of High Risk Inmates in Los Angeles County Men's Central Jail with Accelerated
Schedule Hepatitis A/B Vaccine
A Stirland, M Munoz, R Mendoza, et al
 (2008 National STD)
 Abstract
Hepatitis C
 

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Managing Hepatitis B Virus Infection: An Interview with Chloe Thio, MD -
Wohl, DA
Infectious Disease in Corrections August 2006
 Paper
 
Hepatitis C virus infection among prisoners in the California state correctional system.
 Fox RK, Currie SL, Evans J, et al
Clin Infect Dis. 2005 Jul 15;41(2):177-86
 Abstract

Prevalence and correlates of hepatitis C virus infection among   inmates entering the 
California correctional system.
Ruiz JD, Molitor F, Sun RK, et al.
West J Med 1999 Mar;170(3):156-60
 Abstract
HIV
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV Prevalence among Incarcerated Men Who Have
Sex With Men, 2000-2005.
Javanbakht M, Murphy R, Harawa NT, et al
Sex Transm Dis. 2008 Dec 31
 Abstract

        Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Poster

 
HIV prevention outreach program for Asian and Pacific Islanders (APIs) incarcerated
population in San Francisco County jails
T Nemoto,  M Iwamoto, W Chang, et al
 (135 APHA)
 Abstract
 
Self-Reported HIV Status and Risk Factors Among Incarcerated Men Who Have Sex
with Men (MSM) (P51)
 (2002 National STD)
 Abstract
Staph Infections
 

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
  What happened after the introduction of USA300 in correctional facilities? A long term follow-up of
methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) molecular epidemiology in San Francisco jails.
Tattevin P, Diep BA, Jula M, et al 
J Clin Microbiol. 2008 Oct 15
 Abstract
STIs/STDs: General
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV Prevalence among Incarcerated Men Who Have
Sex With Men, 2000-2005.
Javanbakht M, Murphy R, Harawa NT, et al
Sex Transm Dis. 2008 Dec 31
 Abstract

Preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections among Incarcerated Men Who Have
Sex With Men: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis.
Tuli K, Kerndt PR.Sex Transm Dis. 2008 Jan 28
Abstract

         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Poster
 

 
Comprehensive STD/HIV Screening for Incarcerated Women: Integration of Best Practices in a Jail
Setting
M Boudov
 (2008 National STD)
 Abstract
 
Effective collaborations between health departments and correctional entities – the key to a
successful STD screening program in corrections
J Miller
 (2008 National STD)
 Abstract

Screening for Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) in the
Correctional Setting: Targeting Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM) (P44)
D Carr, D Kodagoda, M Campos Bovee ,et al
 (2002 National STD)
 Abstract

Sentinel STD Surveillance Among Incarcerated MSM (P50}
M Campos Bovee, D Kodagoda, J Chen,D Carr, P Kerndt
 (2002 National STD)
 Abstract
Tuberculosis
 

Disease Incidence/Epidemiology

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
  Tuberculosis Outbreak in a Housing Unit for Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Infected
Patients in a Correctional Facility: Transmission Risk Factors and Effective Outbreak Control.
Mohle-Boetani JC, Miguelino V, Dewsnup DH, et al
Clin Infect Dis 2002 Jan 17;34(5
 Abstract

Discharge Planning

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Improving tuberculosis therapy completion after jail: translation of research to practice.
White MC, Tulsky JP, Menendez E, et al 
Health Educ Res. 2005 Apr;20(2):163-174.
Abstract

Improving tuberculosis therapy completion after jail: translation of research to practice.
White MC, Tulsky JP, Menendez E, et al 
Health Educ Res. 2004 Aug 16
 Abstract

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