Hunter health authorities have launched a chlamydia campaign to combat the growing number of young people being infected with the sexually transmitted disease.

In the Hunter New England Health region the number of reported cases has more than doubled over the past five years.

In 2007 there were 1751 reported cases of chlamydia, and in 2006 there were 1857 cases. This is compared to 402 cases in 1999.

Some 315,000 people aged 16 to 29 are to be urged to have themselves tested for the sexually-transmitted disease chlamydia in the first major screening of its kind.

Those targeted will be sent a letter asking them to order an online test. The results will also be posted online. The project is being carried out by the STD prevention agency among youngsters in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and parts of Limburg.

Some 70% of women and 50% of men are not aware of having the disease which can lead to sterility.

Eye infected with Chlamydia

Pictures of chlamydia conjunctivitis (eye infections)

Chlamydia. Urethritis, an inflammation of the urethra with or without discharge, is most commonly caused by chlamydia or gonorrhea, but can also be caused by Trichomonas vaginalis. Urethritis as a result of chlamydia tends to be more subtle in presentation than gonococcal urethritis (gonorrhea). Chlamydial white/cloudy, watery discharge from the tip of the penis.

Photomicrograph of McCoy cell monolayers with Chlamydia trachomatis inclusion bodies; Magnified 200X

Chlamydia growing inside of human endocervical cells.

This woman’s cervix has manifested signs of a erosion and erythema due to chlamydial infection. Chlamydia of the female, pictures.

Picture of chlamydia, picture of stds chlamydia. Chlamydia trachomatis picture

Signs of chlamydia
What are the signs of chlamydia?
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Chlamydia includes the 16 symptoms listed below: