Chlamydia

NGU, or Nongonoccocal Urethritis

Nongonococcal urethritis—or NGU—is an infection of the urethra caused by germs other than gonorrhea. The most common cause is chlamydia.

An Experimental Vaccine for Chlamydia Shows Promise in Early Study

A Phase 1 trail for a possible new chlamydia vaccine had encouraging results. Chlamydia is one of the most common STIs worldwide—a vaccine could dramatically change this landscape.

Doxy PEP Can Help Prevent STIs

Read through FAQa on doxy PEP is the strategy of taking the antibiotic doxycycline after condomless oral or anal sex to prevent chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis.

New Studies Add to Evidence that Doxy PEP Works for STI Prevention

New studies add to our evidence that doxy PEP works to prevent bacterial STIs among transgender women and men who have sex with men.

PID is a leading cause of infertility in women

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a serious infection in the reproductive organs of women that can lead to infertility or life-threatening complications.

The State of STIs — CDC Reports an Startling Rise in Syphilis

CDC released new surveillance data on sexually transmitted infections. There were 2.5 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis reported in the United States in 2022. Most alarming was a rise in syphilis rates, up 80% since 2018.

Improving Chlamydia Screening Rates Through Opt-Out Screening

Improving Chlamydia Screening Rates Through Opt-Out Screening is presented by Ina Park, MD, MS, from the UCSF School of Medicine.