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Chlamydia is caused by chlamydia trachomatis (pictured below).

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Healthy Cervix VS Chlamydia Infected Cervix

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Healthy Cervix VS Chlamydia Infected Cervix

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Chlamydia is spread through sexual contact with vagina, penis, mouth, or anus of an infected partner.

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Chlamydia is one of the most easily treatable sexually transmitted infections. It is treated with antibiotics.

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People infected with chlamydia usually have no symptoms. if symptoms do occur, they will likely not appear until several weeks after exposure. These symptoms include painful urination, pain in the pelvic region and testes, and vaginal/penile discharge.

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In women, chlamydia can spread into the uterus and uterine tubes. This can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, (PID), which scars the uterine tubes. This can prevent fertilization as the scarring blocks the uterine tube. Although, it may only partially block the uterine tube causing it to implant in the uterine tube.

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Newborns can become infected in the birth canal, resulting in respiratory tract infections and form of conjunctivitis that may cause blindness.

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To prevent chlamydia, one could use condoms or dental dams. One should sterilize and cover toys for each user. Monogamy is also a prevention tactic. Women should avoid douching as it can increase vulnerability to infections such as chlamydia.