Chlamydia, a sexually transmitted disease, rarely causes symptoms, which means it can go undettected for a long time. Left untreated, chlamydia can cause long-term complications, including infertility ...

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD Key Takeaways Many people with chlamydia do not have any symptoms.Chlamydia can cause pain when urinating and unusual discharge.Annual screening for ...

In an ideal world, sex would be all mind-blowing orgasms, babies (when you want ‘em), and animal noises. But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 20 million new sexually ...

Chlamydia is one of the most commonly diagnosed sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the UK, yet its symptoms often remain unnoticed. Known as a “silent” infection, it can go undetected for weeks ...

Chlamydia trachomatis remains the most prevalent bacterial sexually transmitted infection worldwide, frequently asymptomatic yet a major driver of reproductive morbidity. Accurate and timely diagnosis ...

As a physician (obstetrician/gynecologist) who is a female and only sees female patients, I have made it my mission to constantly educate, encourage, and empower not ...

New sequencing and analysis of six strains Chlamydia will result in improved diagnosis of the sexually transmitted infection. This study provides remarkable insights into a new strain of Chlamydia ...

A new study has identified markers that may predict whether a chlamydia infection is likely to ascend into the uterus and endometrium. The work, published in Infection and Immunity, could lead to new ...

Chlamydia is often called a “silent infection” because many people don’t know they have it. It’s caused by a type of bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis and can affect both men and women. While it’s ...

Chlamydia trachomatis remains the most prevalent bacterial sexually transmitted pathogen globally, with tens of millions of new infections each year. Infection is frequently asymptomatic, particularly ...

There are a number of C. trachomatis gene products that exhibit variability and may modulate disease severity (Figure 3). The major categories of variable chlamydial gene products and their roles in ...