A new assay for rapid and sensitive detection of Chlamydia trachomatis, the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in humans was developed by researchers. This procedure takes less than 20 ...

Chlamydia trachomatis is the world’s most frequently reported bacterial sexually transmitted infection. In women it is often asymptomatic yet can ascend from the cervix to the upper genital tract, ...

The complications are few and are quite rare, but when they occur they usually are as follows: 1. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), which is a serious infection of the reproductive organs in women.

The bacterium chlamydia trachomatis is a major cause of sexually transmitted diseases. Bacteria have lots of tricks up their sleeve that help them survive inside cells. One strategy that chlamydia ...

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 ...

Chlamydia and gonorrhea are the two most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the United States, impacting 2.4 million in 2021, and the number is rising. A recent study of individuals ages ...

Credit: Getty Images. Studies link chlamydia to a high risk of female infertility. How should primary care providers assess for inflammation and tubal patency in affected patients? In 2021, more than ...

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that’s not always accompanied by symptoms. However, if left untreated, chlamydia can lead to serious complications. Chlamydia is an STI caused by a ...

Chlamydia trachomatis infections are a global health problem. This obligate intracellular bacterial pathogen comprises lymphogranuloma venereum (L1–L3), ocular (A–C) and genital (D–K) serovars.

Chlamydia is a prevalent sexually transmitted infection. World Health Organisation reports millions of new STI cases annually. Chlamydia trachomatis is a common cause. Many infected individuals show ...

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 ...