Chlamydia trachomatis

Chlamydia Urine Test Chlamydia trachomatis is the most common cause of curable bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI) worldwide. It manifests primarily as urethritis in males and endocervicitis in females. Untreated chlamydial infection in man can cause epididymitis and proctitis. Though most women with Chlamydia infection are asymptomatic or have minimal symptoms, some develop salpingitis, endometritis, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), ectopic pregnancy and tubal factor infertility. It is associated with an increased risk for the transmission or acquisition of HIV and is also attributed to be a risk factor for the development of cervical carcinoma.  Chlamydia is one of the most frequently reported STD’s in the United States with approximately 2.8 million cases annually. Chlamydia is often known as the “silent disease” because it frequently displays no symptoms. When symptoms do occur, the most common are abnormal discharge, burning during urination, sores, or a rash around