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Though it has become easier to test for and treat, Chlamydia is still frighteningly common. And while the CDC recommends that all sexually active women under age 26 be tested annually for the potentially dangerous infection, efforts to screen for the STD have run into obstacles.

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healthtap.com — “The number of chlamydia infections is probably more important to risk of infertility. After 3 or more then the risk is over 75%. If you suspect any STD then you need prompt attention because untreated infection does cause more damage. The worse case is to develop an abscess in the pelvic organs which requires hospitalization.” View full resource at healthtap.com