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May 23, 2023
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Bacterial vaginosis associated with higher rates of chlamydia persistence

Bacterial vaginosis associated with higher rates of chlamydia persistence

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

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April 18, 2023
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Top in ID: STD epidemic worsens; SARS-CoV-2 surged in hospitals

Top in ID: STD epidemic worsens; SARS-CoV-2 surged in hospitals

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

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April 11, 2023
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STD epidemic continues to worsen, CDC says

STD epidemic continues to worsen, CDC says

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.

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March 31, 2023
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Vaginal swabs preferred over urine samples for chlamydia, gonorrhea testing

Vaginal swabs preferred over urine samples for chlamydia, gonorrhea testing

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.

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March 20, 2023
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FDA grants clearance for fast, point-of-care STI test for women

FDA grants clearance for fast, point-of-care STI test for women

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.

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May 07, 2022
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Home-based STI testing addresses barriers, but many programs are not tailored for youth

Home-based STI testing addresses barriers, but many programs are not tailored for youth

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.

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April 19, 2022
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Top in ID: STD surge during pandemic; ‘100 Days Mission’ plan for vaccine development

Top in ID: STD surge during pandemic; ‘100 Days Mission’ plan for vaccine development

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.

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February 17, 2022
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More data show decline in HIV, STI testing during COVID-19 pandemic

More data show decline in HIV, STI testing during COVID-19 pandemic

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.

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January 03, 2022
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Study backs guidance on screening for pharyngeal chlamydia

Study backs guidance on screening for pharyngeal chlamydia

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.

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December 30, 2021
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Novel community-based chlamydia screening program for young Black men is cost-effective

Novel community-based chlamydia screening program for young Black men is cost-effective

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.

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