What is chlamydia?
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by
the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis.
The bacterium can infect the reproductive tract… [more]
What are the symptoms of chlamydia?
About three quarters of women and about half of men who are
infected with chlamydia have no symptoms, which is… [more]
What causes chlamydia?
Chlamydia is caused by infection with the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, which can infect
the reproductive tract, urinary tract, or anus.… [more]
Who is at risk for chlamydia?
Anyone who is sexually active has
some risk of contracting chlamydia. Teenage girls and young women are at
greater risk… [more]
How do I know if I have chlamydia?
If you have pain or discharge from the penis or vagina, you
should see your doctor to be tested for… [more]
What treatments are available for chlamydia?
While it may be hard to know if you have chlamydia, when it
is diagnosed chlamydia is easy to treat… [more]
How can I prevent chlamydia?
You can reduce your risk of contracting chlamydia by:
Choosing
not to have sex (abstinence).
Being
in a mutually monogamous… [more]
When should I seek medical care?
Anytime you have a discharge from the penis or vagina or you
have pain during urination, you should see the… [more]
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