Chlamydia trachomatis infections

Abstract

Chlamydia trachomatis infections are the most common bacterial cause of sexually transmitted disease in the United States. Although precise incidence of infection is not known, it has been calculated that more than 4 million chlamydial infections occur each year. This article discusses the epidemiology of sexually transmitted chlamydial infections, the spectrum of clinical manifestations and their sequelae, the laboratory diagnosis of genital infections, and antibiotic treatment, emphasizing the significance of these issues for control efforts in the United States.