Get For Your Personal Rapid Chlamydia Test

Chlamydia trachomatis infection is the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection worldwide; thus, rapid detection and treatment are crucial to prevent further transmission. Investigators assessed the performance of the Chlamydia Rapid Test using self-collected vaginal swab specimens from women. The gold standard of comparison was polymerase chain reaction testing of first-void urine specimens.

Chlamydia, caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, is the most common sexually-transmitted bacterial infection in the UK, particularly amongst sexually active men and women aged 16-24 years.
In the majority of cases, the disease is asymptomatic in both men and women. If symptoms show, they may include discharge or pain when passing urine for men. Recent research suggests that, if untreated – even when no symptoms show – it may be a cause of reduced fertility. In women, it can lead to even more serious complications, such as pelvic inflammatory disease, chronic pelvic pain and ectopic pregnancy.

Screening has recently shown that in some parts of Britain, 10 per cent to 20 per cent of young adults have chlamydia.
Chlamydia can be cured, but unfortunately it often produces no symptoms in either men or women, so it can remain undetected.

Some women may experience: cystitis, change in vaginal discharge, mild lower abdominal pain.
These are very 'non-specific’ symptoms and can be caused by other infections and diseases. If you go to a GP or family planning doctor with these symptoms, make sure you have a chlamydia test. You are entitled to ask for the test if you aren't offered it.
In men, chlamydia often causes of discharge from the penis. Sometimes it can cause mild irritation at the tip of the penis that disappears after two or three days.
Many men will wait to see if the discomfort goes away. While the discomfort may disappear, the man can still harbour the infection.
If in doubt, get tested. Otherwise, you could put yourself at risk of inflamed and swollen testicles, and pass chlamydia on to your partner.

Once diagnosed, Chlamydia can be treated easily with a one-off antibiotic pill. However, until now, male rapid tests for Chlamydia have been relatively inaccurate and involved urethral swabs, which can cause discomfort.
The Chlamydia Rapid Test, a urine test can be used with minimal training. It is designed to be used in conjunction with FirstBurst, a device for collecting the first voided urine from men. FirstBurst collects six times the amount of Chlamydia bacteria compared to a standard urine sample to boost the test's sensitivity and gives the results in less than an hour.