Chlamydia

Chlamydia

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. Chlamydia is recognized as one of the most common and damaging of all STDs in the U.S. today. Anybody who has unprotected sex can be infected with chlamydia. Nearly all chlamydia infections are sexually transmitted, except those of newborns, who may acquire this infection from their mother during birth.

Information for the General Public

• Disease Testing

Information for Clinicians/Public Health Departments

• Case Report Form
• Disease Plan
• Guide to Clinical Preventive Services
• CDC STD Treatment Guidelines
• CDC STD Treatment Guidelines App

Resources

• American Sexual Health Association
• Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
• Mayo Clinic
• MedLine Plus
• Utah’s Minor Right to STD Testing & Treatment

Statistics/Surveillance

• STD Disease Surveillance – Utah
• Disease Statistics – U.S.