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In Australia, scientists begin vaccinating koalas against chlamydia

2:29am May 09, 2023

by The Associated Press

The safety and effectiveness of the vaccine, designed specifically for koalas, has previously been tested by vaccinating a few hundred koalas brought to wildlife rescue centers for other afflictions.

Mary Horman (left), a registered nurse for Clackamas County, and Liz Baca, a disease intervention specialist for the county, search for the right address in an Oregon neighborhood. Part of their job is to get information to people who may have a serious,

Discreetly Tracking Down Sex Partners To Stop A Surge In STDs

10:50am September 08, 2018

by Kristian Foden-Vencil

In response to a spike in syphilis and gonorrhea cases, one Oregon county is sending medical sleuths to break the bad news in-person. Some people have no idea they've been exposed to an infection.

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A tinted transmission electron micrograph of Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria (light purple/black) inside a cell. Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the U.S., with more than 1.7 million reported cases in 2017.

Record High Number Of STD Infections In U.S., As Prevention Funding Declines

4:13pm August 28, 2018

by Richard Harris

The U.S. has the highest rates of sexually transmitted disease cases in the industrialized world, say health trackers, with chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis reaching 2.3 million cases in 2017.

A billboard above a gas station reads "Feel The Burn," a play on 2016 presidential candidate Bernie Sanders' campaign slogan, "Feel The Bern." It's actually promoting tests for sexually transmitted diseases.

California STDs Raging At All Time Highs For Third Year In A Row

5:49pm May 15, 2018

by Vanessa Romo

In addition to the record rise in cases of sexually transmitted diseases, the state has seen a spike in the number of stillbirths caused by syphilis.

The bacteria that causes gonorrhea can cause infertility in women and men.

STD Infections Rise To New Highs After States Close Health Clinics

4:50pm October 20, 2016

by Angus Chen

The CDC reports a sharp rise in infections of sexually transmitted diseases, and says lack of funding for state and local health clinics that help prevent spread of the diseases is a key factor.

The chlamydia bacteria can cause pelvic inflammatory disease and fertility problems, but women often don't know they're infected.

With Pap Tests Less Common, Women May Miss Out On STD Tests

8:06am July 22, 2015

by Ina Yang

Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted disease. Now that Pap tests for cervical cancer are needed less often, young women may not be getting the recommended annual test for chlamydia.