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Facts about STDs: Chlamydia
Chlamydia (Baterial)
Chlamydia is caused by a bacteria that infects the reproductive organs and may cause mucus discharge. It can be passed to infants during childbirth. The highest rates of chlamydia are found in teens (15-19 years of age). There are more new cases of chlamydia than any other bacterial diseases in the U.S.
Symptoms
Often there are NO symptoms
Females: Painful urination, vaginal discharge or bleeding, pelvic pain
Males: Painful urination, discharge from the penis
Females: Painful urination, vaginal discharge or bleeding, pelvic pain
Males: Painful urination, discharge from the penis
Treatment
Partners must take antibiotics at the same time.
If untreated may cause
Females: Infertility, pelvic pain, ectopic pregnancy, PID
Males: Epidymitis, swollen testicles
Infants: Blindness
Males: Epidymitis, swollen testicles
Infants: Blindness