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Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis.

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Abnormal vaginal discharge

burning during urination

lower abdominal pain

painful intercourse

bleeding between cycles

itching in the anus or rectum

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Clear or cloudy penile discharge

burning during urination

pain or swelling of the testicles

pain or itching in anus or rectum

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many symptoms are subtle or absent, which may make early detection difficult

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pelvic inflammatory disease

infertilitiy

increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy

reactive arthritis

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Inflammation of the epididymis

infertility

reactive arthritis

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Chlamydia is transmitted via vaginal fluid or semen. An infected mother may infect her baby during childbirth. Symptoms include:

conjunctivits

pneumonia

premature

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Chlamydia is common and treatable with antibiotics.

Azithromycin

Doxycycline

Erythromycin (an alternative for pregnant women or people with allergies)

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Antibiotics fight chlamydia by inhibiting the bacterium's growth. These antibiotics disrupt protein synthesis so that the bacterium can not multiply.

Example: Doxycycline inhibits protein synthesis by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit. This halts the production of the proteins necessary for negative bacteria to survive.

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condom use

regular STI testing if having multiple partners

limit sexual partners

partner communication

avoid infected fluid

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Get tested immediately if you believe you are infected.

Practice abstinence until diagnosis and completion of medication.

Inform current and previous sexual partners of your diagnosis.