Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria. It can be passed through sexual contact and affects both men and women. Full definition
Rectal and throat samples may also be collected for chlamydia testing. (health.com)
In fact, some STDs affect young people at especially disproportional rates: 70 percent of gonorrhea infections and 63 percent of chlamydia infections occur in this age group. (blog.advocatesaz.org)
The results have been promising: with the rate of Chlamydia testing rising from zero to 15 per cent of male attendees aged 15 - 29 and from 5 to 47 per cent in women, with long - term sustained improvements. (croakey.org)