SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE MORBIDITY MONTANA, 2005
UPDATED December 31, 2005
SYPHILIS:
During 2005, there were 7 cases of syphilis diagnosed and reported in Montana citizens. The incidence of primary and secondary syphilis in Montana continues to be less than 1 case per 100,000 population, as it has been for several years. Epidemiological data indicates there is no endemic syphilis in Montana at this time. The Healthy People 2000 goal for the nation was to reduce primary and secondary syphilis to no more than 10 cases per 100,000 population.
GONORRHEA:
During 2005, 158 cases of gonorrhea were diagnosed and reported in Montana for a rate or 17.5 cases per 100,000 population.
CHLAMYDIA:
There were 2,368 cases of Chlamydia trachomatis identified in 2005, and 29 cases of chlamydial pelvic inflammatory disease. Of the 2,368 cases of chlamydia reported during the last calendar year, 1,783 (75%) were diagnosed in individuals 15-24 years old. Nationally chlamydial pelvic inflammatory disease (CPID) represents approximately 20% of the total cases of chlamydia. In Montana during 2005, .012% of the chlamydial infections, were reported to have developed into pelvic inflammatory disease. Sequelae (secondary complications) of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease average $7,500.00 to treat compared to approximately $30.00 for each case that is detected through screening before it becomes symptomatic.
Clearly, chlamydia infections are the most common reportable STD in Montana, as well as the nation. The rate for Montana during 2005 was 262 cases per 100,000 population.
