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 ...

Sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, include both sexually transmitted diseases, known as STDs, and the many infections that don’t progress to disease. STIs are caused by more than 30 different ...

A mini model of the human intestines suggests that chlamydia bacteria can colonize the gut, potentially contributing to recurrent infections. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn ...

A chlamydia vaccine has triggered immune responses in an early trial, raising hopes that one day it might help curb the spread of the sexually transmitted infection (STI). There is currently no ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Chioma Ndubisi, MD Key Takeaways Antibiotics are the only proven way to get rid of chlamydia.  Untreated chlamydia can cause permanent damage to the reproductive system.  It's ...

World-first vaccine approved to save koalas from deadly chlamydia epidemic - Researchers said it could prove a turning point ...

The Ministry of Health has raised an alarm over increased cases of sexually transmitted infections and infertility, in adolescents and young adults. The cases are attributed to unprotected sex ...

Mgen isn’t included in standard STI screening unless there’s a specific reason, like persistent symptoms,’ Dr Ramskill, from ...

Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has recently approved a self-test kit for chlamydia and gonorrhoea for women and other people with a vagina. Reports indicate these at-home tests ...