Author/Editor		Klavs, Irena; Rogelj, Tanja
Title		Prijavljeni primeri spolno prenosljivih okužb v Sloveniji
Translated title		Reported cases of sexually transmitted infections in Slovenia
Type		članek
Source		In: Miljković J, editor. Strokovno srečanje z mednarodno udeležbo 3. dermatološki dnevi; 2005 nov 11-12; Maribor. Maribor: Splošna bolnišnica Maribor,
Publication year		2005
Volume		str. 47-54
Language		slo
Abstract		Background. To develop national programs for prevention and control of sexually transmitted infections (STI) and monitoring their impact we need surveillance data about STI burden and time trends. Methods. STI surveillance is based on regular collection, analysis and interpretation of data on reported cases. Results. In 2004, Chlamydia trachomatis infection was the most common STI reported (7,6/100.000 population; 8,2/100.000 women and 7/100.000 men). In the past four years the reported incidence rates were higher in women compared to men. In the 2004, the gonorrohea reported incidence rate was 2,31100. 000 population (0, 7/100. 000 females and 3,91100. 000 males), lowest ever. In the past four years, the reported incidence rates were higher in men compared to women. In the 2004, the reported early syphilis incidence rate was 0,5/100.000 population (0,3/100.000 females and 0,7/100.000 males). The burden of gonorrohea and early syphilis was disproportionately high among men who have sex with men. Conclusions. The STI surveillance data collected on the basis of mandatory notification underestimate their burden. Surveillance of STI must be improved by increasing the sensitivity of passive reporting of diagnosed cases, development of mandatory laboratory surveillance of STI agents, development of STI sentinel surveillance and with conduction of ad hock surveys of STI burden and risk behaviors in higher risk groups and general population.
Descriptors		SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES DISEASE NOTIFICATION CHLAMYDIA INFECTIONS GONORRHEA SYPHILIS SLOVENIA INCIDENCE