In the midst of record-high rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs or STDs), a new industry-sponsored survey finds that many of those at high risk for STDs are not getting tested—and don’t ...

Chlamydia trachomatis infection is the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection worldwide; thus, rapid detection and treatment are crucial to prevent further transmission. Investigators assessed ...

This article summarizes the symptoms, testing, treatment, and partner management for major sexually transmitted infections.“I ...

It tracks as Pharmacy2U has revealed sales of gonorrhoea and chlamydia tests has rocketed by a whopping 1,606.9% during the ...

A new urine test developed with funding from the Wellcome Trust will allow doctors to diagnose Chlamydia infection in men within the hour, improving the ability to successfully treat the infection on ...

Annual offers to test young patients for chlamydia are unlikely to eliminate this sexually transmitted infection (STI), according to a new landmark study. Instead, researchers recommend focusing on ...

NIBIB-funded researchers recently validated a rapid STD test that delivered accurate results in about 30 minutes for chlamydia, allowing patients to receive treatment immediately, thereby stemming the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A photomicrograph of Chlamydia trachomatis taken from a urethral scrape. If left untreated, chlamydia can cause severe and costly ...

Adolescents and young adults have the highest rates of chlamydia infections compared with other age groups. Early detection of this infection can reduce disease spread and prevent the sequelae of ...

The first vaccine against chlamydia has passed its first test in humans. About three dozen healthy women were randomly assigned one of two versions of a chlamydia vaccine or a placebo treatment in a ...