Genital chlamydia
Genital Chlamydia trachomatis is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) diagnosed and treated in the United Kingdom. Highest rates are seen in mainly young men and women under 25 years.
Genital chlamydial infection is an important reproductive health problem because 10-40% of untreated infected women develop pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). A significant proportion of cases (70% of female and 50% of male cases) are asymptomatic and so are liable to remain undetected, putting women at greater risk of developing PID.
National Chlamydia Screening Programme (NCSP) in England
Screening for genital chlamydia infection may reduce PID and ectopic pregnancy. The phased implementation of the National Chlamydia Screening Programme commenced in September 2002 with 10 programme areas; an additional 16 programme areas were added in April 2004. Full national coverage is expected during 2007.
National Chlamydia Screening Programme - NHS Local Delivery Plan data monitoring Oct - Dec 2007 (Excel Spreadsheet, 533 KB)
Annual report of the National Chlamydia Screening Programme in England 2006/07 (PDF, 1.6 MB)