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Pathogen that Causes Infection

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Chlamydia is caused by the bacterium "Chlamydia Trachomatis".

Symptoms

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Symptoms may not appear until several weeks after exposure, and include painful urination, pain in the pelvic region and testes, and vaginal/penile discharge.

Effects on Newborns

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Newborns may become infected in the birth canal, and as a result develop respiratory tract infections and a form of conjunctivitis called trachoma, which can lead to blindness.

Long Term Effects

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In women, untreated Chlamydia can spread to the uterus and uterine tubes and cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), which scares the uterine tubes. This scarring may prevent fertilization, which may result in infertility, ectopic pregnancies, and chronic pain.

Treatment Options

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Chlamydia is detected when a provider takes a sample of urine or secretion from the vagina, penis, or rectum and sends it to the lab for testing. It can be easily treated with antibiotics.

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