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mehollis01 — 2024-04-10 21:16:34 UTC

Chlamydia is a bacterial infection that is caused by bacterium called Chlamydia trachomatis.

mehollis01 — 2024-04-10 21:19:31 UTC

Chlamydia will need to be treated with antibiotics such as, doxycycline. Any partners you recently had will also need treatment.

mehollis01 — 2024-04-10 21:22:30 UTC

Usually, most people are asymptomatic. However, if someone possesses symptoms, they will likely have discharge and painful urination.

mehollis01 — 2024-04-10 21:25:13 UTC

If delivered vaginally, newborns can contract trachoma, which will likely cause blindness.

mehollis01 — 2024-04-10 21:29:15 UTC

Here is a visual of how chlamydia trachomatis spreads.

mehollis01 — 2024-04-10 21:29:28 UTC

Infertility is a long-term affect caused by PID due to untreated Chlamydia.

mehollis01 — 2024-04-10 21:29:38 UTC

Chlamydia is among one of the most common STI's.

mehollis01 — 2024-04-10 21:29:50 UTC

Mississippi has one of the highest rates of Chlamydia.

mehollis01 — 2024-04-10 21:29:59 UTC

If one suspects they have contracted Chlamydia, they will need to get to the doctor as soon as possible. It can only be professionally diagnosed.

mehollis01 — 2024-04-10 21:30:13 UTC

If left untreated, Chlamydia can lead to Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.