Chlamydia: screening, diagnosis and management

Abstract

Introduction Genital chlamydia infection is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis and is the most common bacterial sexually transmitted infection in the UK. Approximately 70% of those affected are sexually active adults aged under 25 years​[1]​. Owing to its often asymptomatic presentation and high frequency of transmission (up to 78.6% of the partners of positive cases are […]