What is being done about chlamydia?

Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States, with over 1.3 million new cases reported in 2018. Chlamydia can be treated with antibiotics, but if left untreated, it can lead to serious health problems, including pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), infertility, and ectopic pregnancy.

There are a number of things that are being done to address the problem of chlamydia:

* Increased screening and testing: Chlamydia is often asymptomatic, so it is important to screen people who are at risk for infection. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all sexually active women under the age of 25 be screened for chlamydia every year.

* Improved treatment: There are a number of effective antibiotics that can be used to treat chlamydia. The CDC recommends that people with chlamydia be treated with a single dose of azithromycin or doxycycline for 7 days.

* Partner notification: When someone is diagnosed with chlamydia, it is important to notify their sexual partners so that they can also be tested and treated. The CDC provides resources to help people notify their partners.

* Education and prevention: Education is an important part of preventing the spread of chlamydia. The CDC provides resources to help people learn about chlamydia, how to prevent it, and how to get tested.

These are just a few of the things that are being done to address the problem of chlamydia. By working together, we can help to reduce the number of cases of chlamydia and improve the health of our communities.