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Topic

lizaarmenta04_ — 2023-11-19 23:38:17 UTC

Chlamydia is common sexually transmitted disease. It is caused by bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis.

Symptoms

lizaarmenta04_ — 2023-11-19 23:42:40 UTC

There are many symptoms of chlamydia, but still some people experience no symptoms.

Treatment

lizaarmenta04_ — 2023-11-19 23:48:57 UTC

Chlamydia is treated by prescribed antibiotics.

Duration

lizaarmenta04_ — 2023-11-19 23:52:20 UTC

Symptoms can begin within 2-14 days of exposure. Also, someone can have chlamydia for months or years and not be aware.

lizaarmenta04_ — 2023-11-19 23:57:51 UTC

Chlamydia is spread through sexual contact.

lizaarmenta04_ — 2023-11-20 00:01:08 UTC

It effects both men and women, there are more than 200,000 cases per year.

lizaarmenta04_ — 2023-11-20 00:03:25 UTC

Chlamydia can cause an eye infection.

Long Term Effect: Men

lizaarmenta04_ — 2023-11-20 00:03:52 UTC

Untreated chlamydia in men can cause pain and swelling in one or both testicles. It can cause an infection of the testicular tubes.

Long Term Effect: Women

lizaarmenta04_ — 2023-11-20 00:10:51 UTC

If left untreated, chlamydia can cause pelvic inflammatory disease to women. This can also lead to chronic pain and infertility. This will also cause ectopic pregnancies.

lizaarmenta04_ — 2023-11-20 00:16:46 UTC

Because some people show no symptoms is very important to get tested for STD if having sexual contact.

Effects on Newborns

lizaarmenta04_ — 2023-11-20 00:29:43 UTC

Newborns can be infected as the baby passes through the birth canal. They can also be born premature, and have eye and lung infections.