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The Sexually Transmitted Infection I have chosen is Chlamydia. Chlamydia is the most common STI in the United States. Side effects of Chlamydia include pain during intercourse, abnormal vaginal discharge or bleeding, discharge from the penis, or eye discharge or spotting. Chlamydia is most common in the vagina and penis, but can also get in the eye. Chlamydia is caused by the bacteria chlamydia trachomatis. It is a opportunistic pathogen. Chlamydia can cause preterm labor, rupturing of membranes, and even a low birth weight. The long term effects of this STI can be Pelvic inflammatory disease, scarring that can cause infertility, risk of ectopic pregnancy, and a severe infection requiring a hospital stay. The treatment for Chlamydia is antibiotics. The patient along with the sexual partner of the patient will be given antibiotics.