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Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection (bacterial called Chlamydia trachomatis) that may not even cause symptoms. Chlamydia affects people of all ages but is most common in young women. The long term effects of this can leave some women with infertility.

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1.) by having unprotected vaginal, anal, or oral sex.

2.) by mother to baby by pregnancy, labor, or nursing.

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Many who have chlamydia do not develop symptoms, but they can still infect others through sexual contact. Symptoms, if present, may include genital pain and discharge from the vagina or penis, pain in lower abdomen, and pain during urination.

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Treatment consists of antibiotics for the affected patient and the patient's sexual partners. (It is also advised to get screened for other common STI's.)

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The surest way to prevent chlamydia is not to have sex or to have sex only with someone who's not infected and who has sex only with you. Condoms can reduce your risk of getting chlamydia if used the right way every single time you have sex.