Chlamydia is the most common STI caused by bacteria, but because it's typically asymptomatic, many people can have it and not know it. (Photo: Getty Images) There are more than 20 types of sexually ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Vouchers for free medication might help the sexual partners of people being treated for chlamydia get treatment too, a new study says. Treating partners is important, the ...

Antibiotics are the only proven way to get rid of chlamydia. Untreated chlamydia can cause permanent damage to the reproductive system. It's important to see a healthcare provider for treatment to ...

"About 80% of people with chlamydia don't develop symptoms," notes Dr. Michael Shen, an internal medicine physician at NYC Health + Hospitals/Brooklyn. But when symptoms do occur, they typically ...

MASON CITY — Free tests for Chlamydia, a sexually transmitted disease that is on the rise in Cerro Gordo County, will be offered by the the Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health. To encourage ...

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 ...

Credit: Getty Images / Rodolfo Parulan Jr. If you're sexually active, chances are you've probably worried about STIs at some point. Google is often our first port of call when we're in the midst of an ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Bacterial vaginosis is associated with higher rates of chlamydia persistence. Optimizing the vaginal microbiome ...