Chlamydia

Chlamydia is the most common reportable bacterial infection in the United States. In 2017, 1.7 million cases of chlamydia were reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Since the majority of chlamydial infections are asymptomatic, it is assumed that the actual number of people infected with chlamydia is actually much higher than this. Rates of chlamydia are also increasing, with 2017’s numbers representing a 6.9% increase from 2016. While chlamydia is easily treatable, left alone, it can have serious consequences for reproductive health.