Category: chlamydia

A new vaccine that might prevent the spread of chlamydia, the most common bacterial sexually transmitted disease in the world, was shown to be safe and effective in a phase 1 trial. The findings, published on August 12 in the journal The Lancet Infectious Diseases, are the result of a collaboration between researchers in England and Denmark.… Continue reading Chlamydia Vaccine Clears Early Hurdle in Human Trials

Chlamydia, an extremely common sexually transmitted infection affecting an estimated 131 million people worldwide, is currently easily treated by antibiotics in most cases. But according to the World Health Organization, growing antibiotic resistance is making the treatment of a number of bacterial sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) more challenging. The problem is most pronounced for gonorrhea,… Continue reading Nonantibiotic Treatment for Chlamydia Shows Promise

Chlamydia is easy to cure. “If you test positive for chlamydia, basically you take an antibiotic,” says Jill Rabin, MD, co-chief in the division of ambulatory care for women’s health programs and prenatal care assistance program services for Northwell Health in New Hyde Park, New York. Your partner must take an antibiotic, too, to keep them… Continue reading Chlamydia Treatment and Prevention

The main thing to know about chlamydia symptoms is that most people don’t notice any. The fact that chlamydia is a so-called silent illness is one big reason that the disease has become so common. It is, in fact, the infection that is most often reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)… Continue reading Chlamydia Symptoms and Diagnosis

Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the United States. It’s especially common in young adults, for reasons that have to do with the lifestyle choices made by many young people, such as having sex with many different partners. While chlamydia can be easily and quickly treated, untreated chlamydia can… Continue reading What Is Chlamydia? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention