Chlamydia

Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacterium, Chlamydia trachomatis, which can damage a woman's reproductive organs. Even though symptoms of chlamydia are usually mild or absent, serious complications that cause irreversible damage, including infertility, can occur "silently" before a woman ever recognizes a problem.
What is Chlamydia?

Chlamydia infection is a common sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis, a strain of bacteria from the Chlamydiaceae family that usually affects the urogenital tract.

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WHO confirms elimination of trachoma in South Asia

WHO confirms elimination of trachoma in South Asia

Researchers uncover mechanism of protein GBP1 in immune defense

Researchers uncover mechanism of protein GBP1 in immune defense

Doxycycline increases antimicrobial resistance in the gut without disrupting microbiome diversity

Doxycycline increases antimicrobial resistance in the gut without disrupting microbiome diversity

Study highlights benefits and risks of doxy-PEP for STI prevention

Study highlights benefits and risks of doxy-PEP for STI prevention

WHO calls for action to support adolescent mental and sexual health

WHO calls for action to support adolescent mental and sexual health

She was accused of murder after losing her pregnancy. SC woman now tells her story.

She was accused of murder after losing her pregnancy. SC woman now tells her story.

NIH-funded study compares eyelid surgeries for Trachomatous trichiasis

NIH-funded study compares eyelid surgeries for Trachomatous trichiasis

Boom, now bust: Budget cuts and layoffs take hold in public health

Boom, now bust: Budget cuts and layoffs take hold in public health

Bats and birds in Madrid are top carriers of zoonotic pathogens, study reveals

Bats and birds in Madrid are top carriers of zoonotic pathogens, study reveals

Research suggests chlamydia may persist in the human intestine

Research suggests chlamydia may persist in the human intestine

Study links symptomatic chlamydia to higher risk of reproductive complications

Study links symptomatic chlamydia to higher risk of reproductive complications

Pentamidine: A promising prophylactic against chlamydial infections

Pentamidine: A promising prophylactic against chlamydial infections

Rising syphilis cases highlight gaps in public knowledge on symptoms and treatment

Rising syphilis cases highlight gaps in public knowledge on symptoms and treatment

Complexities and emotional challenges of STI disclosure to sexual partners

Complexities and emotional challenges of STI disclosure to sexual partners

WHO report highlights rising STI rates and insufficient progress in HIV and hepatitis control

WHO report highlights rising STI rates and insufficient progress in HIV and hepatitis control

UT Health San Antonio leads effort for developing oral vaccine against chlamydia

UT Health San Antonio leads effort for developing oral vaccine against chlamydia

Washington University expands STI testing and treatment services in St. Louis County

Washington University expands STI testing and treatment services in St. Louis County

UQ researchers make a series of videos to address rising STI rates in Indigenous communities

UQ researchers make a series of videos to address rising STI rates in Indigenous communities

Study: High percentage of chlamydia and gonorrhea patients not receiving CDC recommended treatment

Study: High percentage of chlamydia and gonorrhea patients not receiving CDC recommended treatment

ChatGPT could be an effective tool to help reduce vaccine hesitancy

ChatGPT could be an effective tool to help reduce vaccine hesitancy

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