Dearborn County Urges Chlamydia Testing After 37 Cases Top Last Year's 28
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Updated · WLWT Cincinnati · Jul 11
Dearborn County Urges Chlamydia Testing After 37 Cases Top Last Year's 28
3 articles · Updated · WLWT Cincinnati · Jul 11
Summary
Dearborn County health officials reported 37 confirmed chlamydia cases this year, already nine more than the 28 recorded in all of last year.
Routine screening is being urged for sexually active people, especially those having unprotected sex or not in mutually monogamous relationships, because most infections show no symptoms.
Untreated chlamydia can cause chronic pain, pregnancy complications and infertility, though the infection is generally treated quickly with antibiotics.
Free confidential screenings are available through the Dearborn County Health Department.