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Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections, that can be contracted by men and women.

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The bacterial infection is not something to go untreated, for a long period of time, and can cause serious health risks from individual to offspring.

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Chlamydia is caused by the transfer of bacteria through unprotected sex, from infected semen or vaginal fluid. It is caused by the bacterium, Chlamydia Trachomatis.

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Untreated chlamydia can interfere with reproducing life-long problems such as arthritis (swelling) and pain. Because it is untreated, a person's risk for other infections like HIV and gonorrhea become greater.

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Newborns born from a mother that passed down the infection is at great risk of breathing issues from lung infection. They are also prone to developing an eye infection from being delivered through the birth canal.

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The most common treatment for chlamydia is doxycycline. Before test results are returned, the doctor may prescribe this medication to help reduce the chance and possible infection, ahead of time.