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ChlamydiaHow to Say It: kluh-MID-ee-uh
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Cynthia M. Johnson, MA DefinitionChlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection (STIs). CausesBacteria from an infected sex partner causes the infection. This can happen during oral, genital, or anal sex. Risk FactorsThe infection is most common in people under 24 years old. Other things that may raise the risk are:
SymptomsMost people do not have symptoms. In men, symptoms may include:
In women, symptoms may include:
DiagnosisThe doctor will ask about your symptoms and past health. A physical exam will be done. Tests for cause of infection may be done with:
TreatmentAntibiotics are used to treat the infection. Sexual partners should also be treated or the infection will continue to recur. PreventionThe risk of this problem may be lowered by:
RESOURCES:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov Office on Women's Health—US Department of Health and Human Services http://www.womenshealth.gov CANADIAN RESOURCES:Health Canada https://www.canada.ca The Sex Information & Education Council of Canada http://sieccan.org References:Chlamydia. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Available at: ...(Click grey area to select URL) Accessed October 16, 2020. Chlamydia fact sheet. Office on Women's Health—US Department of Health and Human Services website. Available at: ...(Click grey area to select URL) Accessed October 16, 2020.
Chlamydia genital infection. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at:
https://www.dynamed.com/condition/chlamydia-genital-infection. Accessed October 16, 2020.
Workowski KA, Bolan GA; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Sexually transmitted diseases treatment guidelines, 2015. MMWR Recomm Rep. 2015 Jun 5;64(RR-03):1-137. 2015 Sexually transmitted diseases treatment guidelines. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Available at: ...(Click grey area to select URL) Accessed October 16, 2020. Last reviewed September 2020 by
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Elliot M. Levine, MD, FACOG Last Updated: 4/27/2021 | ||