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Chlamydia is only contagious with one-to-one contact.

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The name derived from Greek meaning cloak-like mantle.

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Chlamydia is a STI, Sexual Transmitted Infection, and is caused by a bacterial infection known as Chlamydia Trachomatis.

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Chlamydia can happen in both men and women. This infection can cause long term infertility issues and can damage the females' reproductive system.

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You can get Chlamydia more than one time

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70%-90% of women and women with the infection have no symptoms.

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With proper treatment the infection can be cleared within 2 weeks.

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Chlamydia can cause premature birth, meaning the baby can come before due date or expected. With the mother carrying this infection and giving vaginal birth the baby can be given a ocular infection (conjunctivitis) or can contract pneumonia and will need to be treated with an antibiotic.

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Chlamydia was named a STI in 1970's but wasn't notifiable until 1988.

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If untreated, some long-term effects of Chlamydia can be Pelvic Inflammation, Chronic Infertility, Epididymitis, Reactive Arthritis, & Ectopic Pregnancy. In men, long-term effects can be swelling of the testicles.

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Young females are more susceptible to contract Chlamydia.

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Even though studies show that some of those that have Chlamydia never show symptoms, but here are some symptoms that do show...
Men:
- Burning sensation when urinating
- Discharge from Penis
- swelling/pain in testicles

Women:
- Vaginal Discharge
- Burning Sensation when urinating

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Chlamydia is an infection that can be cleared up and is treatable. With prescribed antibiotics it can take up to a week or two to clear. These are two Common antibiotics that are given...
1. Doxycycline - can take up to 7 Days to clear.
2. Azithromycin - taken as a single dose, and first choice for pregnant women.

If untreated, this infection can cause a big risk to your health. It is also preferred that there be no intercourse for at least a week when starting the antibiotic.

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Symptoms differ in men and women.

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Chlamydia nickname is "the clam".

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Condoms do not 100% protect you from contracting Chlamydia.

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Individuals that are at risk for this disease are the ones that are sexual active, whether it be through oral, anal or vaginal sex.