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All articles tagged: Chlamydial infection, unspecified (A74.9)

HealthDay 27 June at 11.14 AM

Ignorance Could Be Fueling Rising Spread of STDs, Poll Finds

Many sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise in the United States, and a nationwide poll indicates that ignorance about how they're transmitted could be fueling their spread.About a third of Americans (34%) falsely believe sexually transmitted infections (<a href="https://www.healthday.com/a-to-z-health/infectious-diseases/most-common-st

Evalytics 15 April at 05.51 PM

Chlamydia vaccine shows promise in early trial

A chlamydia vaccine in early trials shows promise, offering hope for combating the prevalent sexually transmitted infection. The vaccine demonstrated effectiveness and safety in its initial testing phase. Further research is needed to assess its long-term efficacy and potential for widespread use.

HealthDay 21 December at 04.13 PM

Doxycycline Postexposure Prophylaxis Does Not Avert STIs in Women

For Kenyan women receiving preexposure prophylaxis against HIV, the incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) does not differ for those receiving doxycycline postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) compared with standard care, according to a study published in the Dec. 21 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.Jenell Stewart, D

Evalytics 05 December at 06.22 PM

Pathogens use force to breach immune defenses, study finds

Indiana University researchers have uncovered a new method pathogens use to breach the body's immune defenses. Instead of releasing chemical substances, some pathogens apply physical force during entry into host cells, allowing them to evade degradation. This finding offers a potential breakthrough in combating intracellular infections like tuberculosis, malaria, and chlamydia by targeting pathoge

Evalytics 27 November at 05.37 PM

Will first FDA-approved at-home test for gonorrhea, chlamydia ease the epidemic?

The FDA approved the first at-home test for chlamydia and gonorrhea, a significant step in addressing rising STI rates in the U.S. However, concerns about increased regulation potentially affecting availability and cost, and the test's limitations in covering all needs, particularly for syphilis and in the gay and bisexual community, remain points of debate.

HealthDay 16 November at 09.53 PM

First OTC Test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea Approved by the FDA

On Wednesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted marketing authorization to LetsGetChecked for the Simple 2 Test, the first home test for chlamydia and gonorrhea.People will be able to buy the Simple 2 Test over-the-counter at a pharmacy, take a specimen at home, and send their sample to a designated laboratory for testing, the FDA