Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. Individuals with chlamydia often exhibit no symptoms. When symptoms do occur, they can include genital pain, discharge, and discomfort.

Gonorrhea, also known as "the clap" or "the drip," is another common STI caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It can infect the genital, rectal, and throat areas. Gonorrhea can cause symptoms like painful urination, genital discharge, and abdominal pain, but it can also be asymptomatic.

Both chlamydia and gonorrhea can be diagnosed through eNational’s urine test and treated with antibiotics.

Who should take this test?

If you are sexually active, getting tested for STIs is one of the most important things you can do to protect your own health and the health of others. Because chlamydia and gonorrhea often don't cause symptoms, many people who have these infections don’t know it and unknowingly infect other people. Regular testing for chlamydia and gonorrhea allows for early detection, reducing the risk of complications and transmission to sexual partners.

What is included in this test?

This urine test screens for:

• Chlamydia trachomatis
• Neisseria gonorrhoeae

This nucleic acid amplification (NAA) test detects the genetic material (DNA or RNA) of the bacteria responsible for these infections, which are Chlamydia trachomatis for chlamydia and Neisseria gonorrhoeae for gonorrhea. NAA tests are highly sensitive and specific, making them a reliable method for diagnosing chlamydia and gonorrhea.

How will taking this test benefit me?

Many people with chlamydia and gonorrhea experience no visible symptoms. However, if these infections are left untreated, they can lead to complications and serious health issues in both men and women. Chlamydia can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease in women and infertility in both men and women. Gonorrhea can lead to infertility, pelvic inflammatory disease, and an increased risk of contracting HIV.

Once diagnosed, both chlamydia and gonorrhea can be easily treated with antibiotics.