Chlamydia trachomatis is the world’s most prevalent bacterial sexually transmitted pathogen, responsible for urethritis, cervicitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy and infertility, as ...

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 ...

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.

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The bacteria that causes chlamydia, a common sexually transmitted ...

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 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 is an STI caused by infection with the bacteria known as Chlamydia trachomatis. Chlamydia infections are common, supposedly impacting around 4% of women and 3% of men around the world. In ...

Trachoma, caused by repeated ocular infection with Chlamydia trachomatis, is an important cause of blindness. Current recommended dosing intervals for mass azithromycin treatment for trachoma are ...

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 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 ...

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 ...