Chlamydia is often called a “silent infection” because many people don’t know they have it. It’s caused by a type of bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis and can affect both men and women. While it’s ...

The bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis is best known for infecting genitals, causing the sexually transmitted infection (STI) known as chlamydia. But a new study has found that these sneaky cells can ...

Dr Louise Clarke discusses bacterial and fungal vulvo-vaginal infections and how they should be managed in primary care ...

A new study has identified markers that may predict whether a chlamydia infection is likely to ascend into the uterus and endometrium. The work, published in Infection and Immunity, could lead to new ...

Despite the significant increase in sexually transmitted diseases in recent years, there is currently no vaccine available against common bacterial pathogens such as chlamydia. In the search for ways ...

Chlamydia pneumoniae—a common bacterium that causes pneumonia and sinus infections—can linger in the eye and brain for years and may aggravate Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study from ...

It's sobering to reflect that "neglected tropical diseases" are referred to as "neglected" because they persist in the poorest, most marginalized communities even after being wiped out in more ...