High Volume and High Positivity of Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Tests by Anatomic Site From a Large National Laboratory in the United States, 2019 to 2023

Although men accounted for <30% of overall chlamydia and gonorrhea testing, they accounted for a majority of extragenital testing. High rates of chlamydia and gonorrhea positivity by specimen type among many demographic groups, especially for extragenital specimens from men and young people, highlight the importance of sexually transmitted infection prevention in the United States.