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Chlamydia Infections

What is chlamydia?

Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI). It is caused by bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis. Anyone can get chlamydia. It often doesn't cause symptoms, so people may not know that they have it. Antibiotics can cure it. But if it's not treated, chlamydia can cause serious health problems.

How is chlamydia spread?

You can get chlamydia during oral, vaginal, or anal sex with someone who has chlamydia. A pregnant person can also pass chlamydia to the baby during childbirth.

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  1. Chlamydia Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is chlamydia? Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI). It is caused by bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis. Anyone can get chlamydia. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/chlamydiainfections.html - Health Topics
  2. Chlamydia Test: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    Chlamydia Test What is a Chlamydia Test? Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). It is a bacterial infection spread through vaginal, oral, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/chlamydia-test - Medical Tests
  3. Chlamydia infections in women 
    Chlamydia is an infection that can be passed from one person to another through sexual contact. This ... Chlamydia is caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. Both males and females may have this infection. However, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000660.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Chlamydial infections - male 
    Chlamydia infection in males is usually an infection of the urethra. The urethra is the tube that ... to another during sexual contact. Related topics are: Chlamydia Chlamydia infections in women
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000659.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Chlamydia 
    Chlamydia is an infection caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis . It is most often spread through sexual ... Both males and females may have chlamydia. However, they may not ... become infected or pass the infection to your partner without ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001345.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Chlamydia (Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health)  
    Chlamydia Infections/Women ... Chlamydia Infections ... Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health
    https://www.womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/chlamydia - External Health Links
  7. About Chlamydia (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - PDF  
    Chlamydia Infections/Start Here ... Chlamydia Infections ... Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ... PDF ... This page answers basic questions about chlamydia, including ...
    https://www.cdc.gov/chlamydia/about - External Health Links
  8. Chlamydia (For Parents) (Nemours Foundation)  
    Chlamydia Infections/Children ... Chlamydia Infections ... Nemours Foundation ... chlamydia trachomatis, eyes, lungs, urogenital areas, vaginal redness, discharges, ...
    https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/chlamydia.html - External Health Links
  9. Trachoma 
    ... infection of the eye caused by bacteria called chlamydia. ... Trachoma is caused by infection with the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis . The condition occurs around the world. It ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001486.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists)  
    Learn the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. These STIs can cause serious problems if they are not treated.
    https://www.acog.org/.../faqs/chlamydia-gonorrhea-and-syphilis - External Health Links
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