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Urine Test for Chlamydia Shown Effective in Men
Experts say quick results make it better than existing methods

Changes Reduced Infections From Medical Abortion
Differences in drug use, delivery made a measurable impact in Planned Parenthood study

Less Than Half of Young Women Screened for Chlamydia
Sexually active females risk infertility, ectopic pregnancy from the infection, CDC warns

U.S. Chlamydia Infections Hit All-Time High
Million-plus cases reported; women and minorities disproportionately affected, 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