The bacteria that causes chlamydia, a common sexually transmitted infection, may lurk elsewhere in the body other than just the genitals. Chlamydia trachomatis, the species of bacteria responsible for ...

The bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis is best known for infecting genitals, causing the sexually transmitted infection (STI) known as chlamydia. But a new study has found that these sneaky cells can ...

Sanofi’s chlamydia vaccine candidate was designed to protect against primary genital tract infection and reinfection by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ...

After more than 50 years of searching, scientists have discovered a key gene that enables certain bacteria to cause blindness and debilitating genital tract infections. Using the recently completed ...

Researchers have discovered a type of molecule that can kill chlamydia bacteria but spare bacteria that are important for health. The discovery opens the door for further research towards developing ...

A new study has identified markers that may predict whether a chlamydia infection is likely to ascend into the uterus and endometrium. The work, published in Infection and Immunity, could lead to new ...

Chlamydia is one of the most commonly diagnosed sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the UK, yet its symptoms often remain unnoticed. Known as a “silent” infection, it can go undetected for weeks ...

A new study has identified markers that may predict whether a chlamydia infection is likely to ascend into the uterus and endometrium. The work could lead to new diagnostics that can predict a woman's ...

Multisite testing of oral, anal, and vaginal sites for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae may increase case detection rates compared with vaginal-only testing in women.

Chlamydia and gonorrhea are on the rise in New York City, a new report reveals. According to the 2023 Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Surveillance Report recently released by the New York City ...