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Although Chlamydia can have some serious effects, its treatment is rather painless and simple. Typically, a single does of azithromycin or a 7-14 day cycle of doxycycline can clear the infection.

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Should a female give birth while testing positive for Chlamydia, the baby can be affected. Most commonly, newborns can develop eye infections and possibly pneumonia from the STI. Some potential complications with pregnancy may also occur such as preterm labor, premature rupture of membranes, and low birth weight.

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The long term effects of Chlamydia in males can range from chronic pain and inflammation to Reiter's syndrome and/or Nongonococcal urethritis. In females, long term effects can range from chronic pain, scarring of the uterine tubes, and even infertility.

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Specifically in the United States, there is a large amount of cases reported in the majority of states. Most of these cases occur in the adolescent to young adult age group.

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Chlamydia's symptoms include but are not limited to genital discharge, burning, testicular swelling, and bleeding between periods. Furthermore, the effects of this STI can be psychological, stemming from a societal stigma. Chlamydia is a common STI that generally goes unnoticed due to the amount of asymptomatic cases. These asymptomatic cases further the spread and cause some dangerous effects.

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Chlamydia is caused by a bacteria known as chlamydia trachomatis.