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Chlamydia

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Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted diseased caused by a bacterium called Chlamydia trachomatis.

Three Types of Chlamydia

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The three types of chlamydia are: C trachomatis, C psittaci, and C pneumoniae.

Symptoms of Chlamydia

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Some of the many symptoms of chlamydia include painful urination, abnormal discharge from the vagina or penis, lower abdominal pain, painful sex, and many more.

Effects of Chlamydia on Newborns

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Newborns can be infected through the birth canal if a mother has an untreated case of chlamydia. This can cause neonatal conjuctivitis, resulting in eye and lung infections.

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Cervicitis

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An adult eye that is infected.

Long Term Effects

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Long term effects of untreated chlamydia in women can include possible pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and possible infertility. In men, it causes pain in the testes and can also lead to male infertility.

Treatment

eaparnell01 — 2024-04-15 04:25:15 UTC

Chlamydia can be cured and treated by antibiotics such as doxycycline or azithromycin.

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