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chlamydia infection

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Also known as Chlamydia trachomatis infectious disease, chlamydial disease, chlamydia, chlamydial infection

Chlamydia, or more specifically a chlamydia infection, is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. Most people who are infected have no symptoms. When symptoms do appear, they may occur only several weeks after infection; the incubation period between exposure and being able to infect others is thought to be on the order of two to six weeks. Symptoms in women may include vaginal discharge or burning with urination. Symptoms in men may include discharge from the penis, burning with urination, or pain and swelling of one or both testicles. The infection can

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Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a bacterium that often produces no noticeable symptoms, though some people may experience discharge or burning sensations during urination weeks after exposure. It matters because the infection can spread to others during this symptom-free period, making it important to detect and treat to prevent complications and further transmission.

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Medical condition (new).name
Chlamydia
Medical condition (new).synonyms
Chlamydia infection
Medical condition (new).pronounce
,
Medical condition (new).image
Pap smear showing clamydia in the vacuoles 500x H&E.jpg
Medical condition (new).caption
Pap smear showing C. trachomatis (H&E stain)
Medical condition (new).field
Infectious disease, gynecology, urology
Medical condition (new).symptoms
None, vaginal discharge, discharge from the penis, burning with urination
Medical condition (new).complications
Pain in the testicles, pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, ectopic pregnancy
Medical condition (new).onset
Few weeks following exposure
Medical condition (new).causes
Chlamydia trachomatis spread by sexual intercourse or childbirth
Medical condition (new).diagnosis
Urine or swab of the cervix, vagina, or urethra
Medical condition (new).prevention
Not having sex, condoms, sex with only one non–infected person
Medical condition (new).treatment
Antibiotics (azithromycin or doxycycline)
Medical condition (new).frequency
4.2% (women), 2.7% (men)
Medical condition (new).deaths
~200 (2015)

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  • Signs and symptoms
  • Genital disease
  • Women
  • Men
  • Eye disease
  • Joints
  • Infants
  • Other conditions
  • Transmission
  • Pathophysiology
  • Diagnosis
  • Prevention
  • Screening
  • Treatment
  • Epidemiology
  • See also
  • References
  • External links

Chlamydia, or more specifically a chlamydia infection, is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. Most people who are infected have no symptoms. When symptoms do appear, they may occur only several weeks after infection; the incubation period between exposure and being able to infect others is thought to be on the order of two to six weeks. Symptoms in women may include vaginal discharge or burning with urination. Symptoms in men may include discharge from the penis, burning with urination, or pain and swelling of one or both testicles. The infection can spread to the upper genital tract in women, causing pelvic inflammatory disease, which may result in future infertility or ectopic pregnancy.

Chlamydia infections can occur in other areas besides the genitals, including the anus, eyes, throat, and lymph nodes. Repeated chlamydia infections of the eyes that go without treatment can result in trachoma, a common cause of blindness in the developing world.

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