# data[].attributes.body
Chlamydia is a common STI that is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis.

# data[].attributes.body
Like most sexually transmitted infections, Chlamydia often show no symptoms. However, when symptoms do occur, they may include:

a burning sensation or pain during urination or sex

lower abdominal pain

swollen or tender testicles

unusual discharge from the vagina, penis, or anus.

# data[].attributes.body
Chlamydia can cause babies to be born with eye infections and different signs of pneumonia.

Eye infections including:

Swelling of the eyelid

Yellowish-green eye drainage

Pneumonia/Chlamydia symptoms include:

Fever

Coughing

Sleepy

Trouble breathing

Fast breathing

# data[].attributes.body
There are many long term effects of Chlamydia including:

PID

Reactive Arthritis

Epididymitis

Increased Risk of Fertility Problems

Ectopic Pregnancy

# data[].attributes.body
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)- an infection that affects the female reproductive organs. This disease results in symptoms such as:

Pelvic or lower abdominal pain

Heavy, foul-smelling discharge

Abnormal bleeding (especially after sex or between periods)

Painful or frequent urination

Fever up to 101°F

Reactive Arthritis- Inflammation in the joints including knees, ankles, and feet, but can also lead to the eyes and urethra. This rarely occurs. This can lead to symptoms including:

Mouth sores and skin rashes (especially on palms and soles)

Nighttime lower back pain

Urinary issues

Swollen fingers and toes

# data[].attributes.body
Epididymitis- Inflammation in the epididymis. While long term symptoms in men are rare, if untreated, this can lead to:

Swollen, red scrotum

One-sided testicular pain or tenderness

Unusual discharge

Blood in semen

Pelvic or lower abdominal pain

Painful, frequent, or urgent urination

Increased Risk of Fertility Problems- Chlamydia can cause damage and scarring to the ovaries, testicles, or fallopian tubes, raising the risk of infertility.

Ectopic Pregnancy-A pregnancy where the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus.

# data[].attributes.body
Chlamydia can be cured in about a week or two with antibiotics. Other treatments include:

Abstaining from sex until infection cleared up

Antibiotics such as, Doxycycline and Azithromycin

# data[].attributes.body
People often don't know they have chlamydia, due to the lack of symptoms appearing. Although, it is extremely important to get tested and treated in case of long term effects. Anyone who is having any kind of sex is at risk of Chlamydia. So it is important to use a condom to try and prevent it from being spread.