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Chlamydia is the most frequently reported bacterial sexually transmitted infection in the United States. In 2011, 1,412,791 cases of chlamydia were reported to CDC from 50 states and the District of Columbia, but an estimated 2.86 million infections occur annually. A large number of cases are not reported because most people with chlamydia do not have symptoms and do not seek testing. Chlamydia is most common among young people. It is estimated that 1 in 15 sexually active females aged 14-19 years has chlamydia.
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How many people in Canada have chlamydia?
Estimates from Canadian research on chlamydia prevalence estimate that about 158,000 Canadians have chlamydia at any one time, representing about 0.7% of Canadians aged 14 to 59. (see related link).
What is the prevalence of chlamydia in the US?
Chlamydia is the most common bacterial sexually transmitted disease in the United States, causing more than 4 million infections each year.
What is the scientific name for chlamydia?
Chlamydia trachomatis is the scientific name for the bacteria that causes chlamydia.
What is a chlamydia probe?
"Chlamydia probe" is a name for a chlamydia swab.
What are the types of chlamydia?
There are three major types of Chlamydia: Chlamydia psittaci, Chlamydia pneumoniae, and Chlamydia trachomatis. Each of these has the potential to cause a type of pneumonia.
Can same sex partners contract chlamydia?
Yes, men can give chlamydia to men and women can give chlamydia to women.Yes, a female can get chlamydia from a female, and a male can get chlamydia from a male
Can you get chlamydia from sweat?
Sweat does not carry chlamydia and can't transmit chlamydia.
Can you get chlamydia during your period?
Yes, you can get chlamydia during your period.Yes, if he is infected with chlamydia.
Do hummingbirds get chlamydia?
No they do not. Only humans get chlamydia trachomatis. There are other chlamydia species that affect animals. Chlamydia psittaci is the chlamydia species that most often affects birds.
Is Chlamydia common in pregnant women?
Yes, chlamydia is common in pregnant women. The CDC notes that prevalence in prenatal clinics in 2011 found that 7.7% of patients had chlamydia. (see related link) The number appears to be dropping compared to prior years.
Can stress cause chlamydia to return?
You can't get chlamydia from sharing needles or stress. You get chlamydia from sexual contact with an infected person.
What shape is chlamydia?
Chlamydia trachomatis is coccoid and gram negative.
