Chlamydia

Bacterial vaginosis is associated with higher rates of chlamydia persistence vs. spontaneous clearing, the Longitudinal Study of Vaginal Flora showed.

The number of reported cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis in the United States increased between 2020 and 2021, CDC data show.

Final surveillance data released by the CDC on Tuesday confirmed that reported cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis increased between 2020 and 2021 in the United States, totaling more than 2.5 million.

Evidence from nearly 30 studies support vaginal swabs as the optimal specimen for chlamydia and gonorrhea testing rather than urine samples, with the latter representing a “disservice” with long-term consequences, according to researchers.

The FDA has granted 501(k) clearance and a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments waiver for a polymerase chain reaction diagnostic test to detect sexually transmitted infections in women, according to a press release.

SAN DIEGO — Results of a scoping review showed that home-based testing for sexually transmitted infections addresses important barriers that often prevent young people from seeking care, but few programs are tailored for youth.

For the first time in 7 years, the number of STD cases reported in the U.S. was lower than the previous year. However, the CDC attributed this to a 13% decline in reported chlamydia cases, which was likely a result of underdiagnosis.

There was a “profound” reduction in testing rates for chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV and syphilis in Southern California during the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers reported at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections.

Compared with other extragenital STIs, the incidence and duration of pharyngeal chlamydia are low among men who have sex with men, according to a recent study.

A novel community-based chlamydia screening program meant to reach young Black men in New Orleans proved to be cost-effective, according to a recent modeling study.