Asymptomatic in approximately 50% of men and at least 70% of women, chlamydia is the most commonly diagnosed sexually transmitted infection (STI) and the most common preventable cause of infertility worldwide. Sequelae can, however, include pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), ectopic pregnancy, tubal infertility in women and proctitis, epididymitis and epididymo-orchitis in men. Prevalence Prevalence is dependent on the age and setting of the population in question. It is highest in sexually active people under the age of 25.
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that annually 131 million new cases occur worldwide every year, most which remain asymptomatic. Screening of extragenital sites including the oropharynx and rectum is an emerging practice based on recent studies highlighting the prevalence of infection at these sites. The present article is adapted from a retrospective…
