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U.S. Chlamydia Infections Hit All-Time High
Million-plus cases reported, as gonorrhea, syphilis rates rise for 2nd year in a row, CDC says

Biannual Antibiotics May Cut Major Cause of Blindness in Africa
Ocular strain of chlamydia responds well to expanded treatment, report says

Chlamydia Screening Programs Don’t Work: Expert
There's no evidence these efforts reduce infection rates, Swiss scientist says

Health Tip: Chlamydia Often Has No Symptoms
Screening recommended for sexually active

CDC: Chlamydia Testing Disappointingly Low
Most sexually active women not tested for the sexually transmitted disease

More Chlamydia Screening Urged for Women
Study finds it would reduce incidence, cost of STD

Condom Mishaps Spell Trouble for Men
Errors lead to higher risk of STDs, study finds

Syphilis Rates Rise, Gay Men at Risk
Numbers raise fears that safe-sex practices are waning

1 in 10 Female Army Recruits Has Chlamydia
Finding underscores need for testing, researchers say

New Test For Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Version of the Pap test OK'd to use in testing for chlamydia and gonorrhea