Medically reviewed by Chioma Ndubisi, MD Key Takeaways Antibiotics are the only proven way to get rid of chlamydia.  Untreated chlamydia can cause permanent damage to the reproductive system.  It's ...

Changes reflect increasing antibiotic resistance for some infections and new treatment options for others. The CDC has issued a new set of sexually transmitted disease (STD) treatment guidelines that ...

Doxycycline discharge kits significantly improve guideline-directed treatment and reduce time to definitive treatment in patients with chlamydia who were discharged from the emergency department (ED).

Higher treatment rates were seen for females, individuals aged 10 to 29 years, suburban dwellers, and patients with chlamydia-gonorrhea coinfection. HealthDay News — Across primary care practices, ...

Chlamydia is one of the most commonly diagnosed sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the UK, yet its symptoms often remain unnoticed. Known as a “silent” infection, it can go undetected for weeks ...

Sexually transmitted diseases or STDs (formerly called venereal diseases) are among the world's most common infectious diseases. These bacterial or viral diseases are spread through sexual contact.

It is essential to be well-versed in the distinction between sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) for public health, sexual health education, and personal ...