Point-of-care testing for common sexually transmitted infections may reduce overuse of antibiotics and improve emergency ...

The diagnostic value of different laboratory methods in detecting Chlamydia trachomatis infections in high risk groups was analysed. The efficiency of a direct specimen test was compared with serology ...

Chlamydia trachomatis remains a major global pathogen causing both ocular and genital infections, contributing significantly to public health burdens such as infertility, pelvic inflammatory disease, ...

The obligate bacterium, Chlamydia trachomatis, is an insidious microorganism that causes the sexually-transmitted disease, Chlamydia, in humans. Infections are progressive, with undiagnosed patients ...

Scientists have created an innovative technique for studying how chlamydia interacts with the human immune system. The results identify novel drug targets for the sexually transmitted disease.

OraSure TechnologiesOSUR recently announced that it submitted two applications to the FDA seeking approval for its two new at ...

An investigational vaccine against chlamydia (CTH522) induced neutralizing antibodies in all participants who received it, and with no major safety concerns, results of a phase I trial showed. A 100% ...

There are a number of C. trachomatis gene products that exhibit variability and may modulate disease severity (Figure 3). The major categories of variable chlamydial gene products and their roles in ...

Interactions between Chlamydia trachomatis proteins and host cell proteins help determine whether the bacterium leaves an infected cell via breakdown of the cellular membrane (lysis) or in a ...

A leading doctor has weighed in on viral social media claims that say that it’s possible to get chlamydia from touching gym equipment. The rumor began with a TikToker who claimed he contracted the STI ...

Chlamydia trachomatis is an obligate intracellular parasite that elaborates antigens on its surface. These antigens are divided into genus-, species-, subspecies-, and serovar-specific determinants.