Chlamydia: the most common bacterial sexually transmitted infection

"In 2007, where the latest numbers are available, there were 1,108,374 chlamydial infections reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This is approximately 3 times the total of gonorrhea reported. This number is probably low due to asymptomatic individuals who do not get tested."

Town 'leading way' in war on chlamydia - The Star

"DONCASTER tops the table in Yorkshire for tests for the sexually transmitted infection chlamydia among under 25s, new figures reveal.
The NHS has revealed around 8,500 of 15 to 24 year olds were screened in the last year, representing more than a fifth of the age group or 22.5 per cent.

NHS Doncaster and the Terrence Higgins Trust are claiming the figures as a success."

The Press Association: Chlamydia test is missing targets

"The National Chlamydia Screening Programme is falling short of targets for testing young people, according to new figures.

An average of 15.9% of 15 to 24-year-olds in England were tested for the sexually-transmitted infection under the programme between April 2008 and March 2009, short of the 17% target.

Of the 10 strategic health authorities, five failed to reach the target - East Midlands, East of England, South East Coast, South Central and West Midlands.

The greatest number of tests were carried out in London, where 18.1% of young people were screened. This compared to just 12.3% of those in the South East Coast region."

Clinical intervention helps teens get tested for chlamydia - Related Stories - AAP SmartBrief

"A special clinical practice intervention helped increase the number of adolescent girls screened for chlamydia during pediatric urgent care visits. Researchers said substantial barriers to screening for CT remain and innovative strategies are needed because many teens don't see a health care provider for annual preventive care."