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Chlamydia

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Chlamydia trachomatis infection is one of the most common bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the United States, with the highest prevalence in adolescents and young adults <25 years old. Incidence has been increasing in recent years. The majority of chlamydia infections are asymptomatic in both men and women. Chlamydia infection can lead to urethritis as well as serious health consequences, such as pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, and increased risk of HIV transmission. Screening of high-risk individuals is critically important for controlling and preventing transmission of disease. Nucleic acid amplification testing (NAAT) of mucosal surfaces and urine is the diagnostic test of choice, with high sensitivity of detecting infection. Despite expansion of testing practices, many young people are still not being tested. Public health efforts to focus on prevention in adolescents and young adults will be extremely important to reduce the number and impact of STIs over the course of their lives.

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