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Sex workers can be screened too often: a cost-effectiveness analysis in
Victoria, Australia
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MedWorm on 23 March, 2010 08:17:45
 
Conclusions Mandatory screening of female sex workers at current testing
frequencies is not cost-effective for the prevention of disease in their male
clients. The current testing rate required of sex workers in Victoria is
excessive. Screening intervals for sex workers should be based on local STI
epidemiology and not locked by legislation. (Source: Sexually Transmitted
Infections)