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Chlamydia is a common STI caused by bacteria. Chlamydia can be transmitted vaginally, orally, or through the anal. Chlamydia affects at least 3 million people annually in the United States.

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Chlamydia Trachomatis is the bacterium that causes Chlamydia.

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For most people, Chlamydia causes no symptoms. If symptoms do occur, they may not appear until at least 3 weeks after exposure. The most common symptoms include vaginal or penile discharge, pelvic and testes pain, and painful urination.

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In women, Chlamydia causes vaginal discharge, abnormal vaginal bleeding, painful cycles, lower abdominal pain, pus in urine, and pelvic pain.

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Chlamydia can often cause men to suffer from dysuria, urethral discharge, and testicular pain

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If left untreated in men, Chlamydia can lead epididymitis, infertility, and arthritis.

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If left untreated in women Chlamydia can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, fertility issues, and scarring to the uterine tubes.

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Newborns become infected with Chlamydia in the birth canal. Respiratory tract infections can occur in newborns. Trachoma, a form of conjunctivitis that causes blindness, is also possible in newborns. Newborns can suffer from eye infections, pneumonia, or low birth weight.

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Chlamydia is easily treated with antibiotics, such as Doxycycline, Azithromycin, or Levofloxacin. Doxycycline is prescribed as 100 mg that should be taken orally 2 times a day for seven days. Azithromycin is prescribed as 1 g taken orally in a single dose. Levofloxacin is prescribed as 500 mg taken orally once everyday for seven days.

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Most common in younger people, aged 15 - 24 years old

The most frequently reported STI

4% of women and 2.5% of men were affected by Chlamydia in 2020

Young women are the most affected

100,000 newborns are affected each year

There is a 50% chance newborns born vaginally with be infected with Chlamydia