Clinical guideline highlights targeted chlamydia screening in young and high-risk women, suggesting early detection prevents severe reproductive tract complications.
Chlamydial infection may result in pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, and ectopic pregnancy. Chlamydia screening is recommended in sexually active women younger than 25 years of age and other women at increased risk and can be performed on vaginal swabs or urine samples.
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