The Press Association: Rise in Chlamydia cases reported

"The number of new cases of chlamydia has risen despite a Government campaign to stem the spread of the sexually transmitted infection, official figures revealed.

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) reported an increase in the number of diagnoses of chlamydia from 121,791 in 2007 to 123,018 in 2008.

The number of cases stood at 113,713 in 2006.

Figures also showed a rise in the number of cases of genital warts and genital herpes at GUM (Genito-urinary medicine) clinics in the UK."

Chlamydia initiatives to drive down rates of infection - News - getsurrey

"CASES of chlamydia are still on the increase in Surrey despite a number of initiatives to try to prevent youngsters from catching the sexually transmitted disease.

The chlamydia screening team for NHS Surrey tested more than 12,000 young people last year but the number infected is now believed to be up by 15% compared to 2008.

NHS Surrey has launched a new initiative which involves training pharmacists to help make testing and treatment easier."

Chlamydia is an under-reported, mostly asymptomatic but very serious disease

"Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease that is caused by a bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis, and it is nasty. It's not widely recognized in popular channels in the United States because other STDs that cause more severe symptoms attract all the attention. You see, chlamydia can be asymptomatic (without symptoms) in many of those infected. Nevertheless, its consequences can be very dramatic. Anything from pelvic inflammatory disease in women, where the uterus and fallopian tubes are infected and can be permanently damaged, and infertility in men can happen with a chlamydia infection."

Chlamydia screening targets smashed (From Chorley Citizen)

"A drive to encourage young people to be tested for chlamydia has been hailed a massive success, with targets being surpassed in Chorley.

NHS Central Lancashire was challenged to screen 17 per cent of sexually active people between 15 and 24 between April 2008 and March 2009 – more than 10,000 tests."