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Welcome to the TestKitLabs STD/STI Blog. — chlamydia infection

Chlamydia, caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, remains one of the most prevalent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) worldwide. Recent data indicates a concerning upward trend in global chlamydia rates.  In Europe, the situation mirrors this increase. Norway reported a chlamydia rate of 445.2 per 100,000 people in 2022, up from 358.8 in 2021. Similarly, Sweden's rate was 282.6 per 100,000 in 2022, reflecting a consistent rise over recent years. World Population Review     Several factors contribute to this increase. Enhanced screening and diagnostic methods have led to higher detection rates, revealing the true extent of the infection. However, behavioral...

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Generally to do an at-home STD test for Chlamydia you have two options. Firstly you can purchase the sample collection material from a laboratory and then collect the specimen yourself and send it to the laboratory. They will test it and contact you with the results. The second option is to purchase a home std test kit for Chlamydia that allows self-testing and includes a test cartridge that reads the sample and shows you the STD test results within munites. TestKitLabs sells self-testing rapid STDtest kits. After collecting a sample from the infected area using a cotton swab the sample is...

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Are our dating apps increasing the rate of Chlamydia infection in the U.S.A. many argue that they are increasing the ease at which individuals enter into casual sexual encounters and many are still doing so without practicing safe sex. Even with a condom Chlamydia infection is still possible as it is a bacterial transmission from one to the other so foreplay is a high risk activity for Chlamydia infection. Testing through websites like www.testkitlabs.com allows individuals across America to test privately at home with no sending away for lab results. The test kits have all that is needed to collect...

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