Chlamydia is one of the most sexually transmitted diseases (STDs, or STIs) globally. Yet it remains widely misunderstood. It is recommended to get tested to understand the condition better and receive ...

In a recent prospective cohort study published in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe, researchers from the Netherlands investigated the risks of reproductive complications after asymptomatic and ...

In men, complications from chlamydia are relatively uncommon. When they do occur, resulting infections include urethritis, epididymitis, and in rare cases sterility or reactive arthritis. Infection ...

Women with chlamydia or gonorrhea infections before or during pregnancy are at increased risk for pregnancy complications such as stillbirth and premature birth, a new study suggests. Researchers ...

Background and goal: Prompt treatment of chlamydia and gonorrhea following a confirmed diagnosis is essential to prevent complications and reduce transmission. Adherence to the Centers for Disease ...

The bacteria that cause chlamydia might be trickier than we knew. In a new study this week, scientists have found evidence that these bacteria can hide in our intestines. The findings might explain ...

Many people with chlamydia do not have any symptoms. Chlamydia can cause pain when urinating and unusual discharge. Annual screening for chlamydia is recommended for certain age groups and risk ...

Kenya is reporting a high burden of curable sexually transmitted infections, a study by the Kenya Medical Research Institution (Kemri) has revealed. Chlamydia is the leading sexually transmitted ...

Alaska had the nation’s highest rate of gonorrhea last year and the third-highest rate of chlamydia, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported. The rankings are from the CDC’s ...