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Monday, October, 19, 2009

Where Did Chlamydia Come From

Urine test for chlamydia shows promise

July 29, 2009
British researchers say a simple urine test could reduce men's risk of persistent chlamydia infection and the likelihood they will transmit the condition to their sexual partners. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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You have an STD. Who's to blame?
By Dr. Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert

...them. For example, 2/3 of women and ½ of men with Chlamydia infection DON'T know they're... Read more »

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Genital Herpes and Shame
By healthgal , Health Expert

...know about Herpes type 1 and 2 and HPV and AIDS and chlamydia and you need to feel comfortable... Read more »

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Raising the Alarm on Herpes & Other STDs in Teen Girls
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert

...girls and young women are infected with an STD - Chlamydia, genital herpes, trichomonas, or... Read more »

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I've done something stupid...
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert

...health consequences if left untreated. For example, Chlamydia or gonorrhea infection can lead... Read more »

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April is STD Awareness Month: What do you know about Gonorrhea?
By Merely Me , Health Expert

...likely that you have other STD's as well including Chlamydia.  So if you test positive for... Read more »

Health Guide

Chlamydia
The mainstay of therapy for chlamydia includes appropriate antibiotic treatment -- these include: tetracyclines, azithromycin or erythromycin. All sexual contacts should be... Read more »
Chlamydia infections in women
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease caused by parasitic microorganisms. These microorganisms cause a wide range of infections in humans, including infections of the male... Read more »
Chlamydia infections in women
...or bleeding abdominal pain painful intercourse Note: Many chlamydia infections have no symptoms. Signs and tests culture from cervix... Read more »
Chlamydia infections in women
...proper use of condoms during intercourse usually prevents infection. As of 2001, annual screening for chlamydia of all sexually active women aged 20-25 is recommended, as is screening of older... Read more »
Chlamydia
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Chlamydia infection is caused by the... Read more »

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