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Chlamydia is a common term for a bacterial infection that is one
of the most common sexually transmitted infections in people worldwide.
Each year there are about four million cases of Chlamydia that occur
in the United States.
Not all infected people exhibit symptoms of Chlamydia as half of
all men and three-quarters of all women who have Chlamydia have
no symptoms and do not know that they are infected. It can be serious
but is easily cured with antibiotics if detected in time. Equally
important, Chlamydia infection of the eye is the most common cause
of preventable blindness in the world. Blindness occurs as a complication
of chlamydia conjunctivitis.
Chlamydia infection is caused by the Chlamydia trachomatis bacterium
which is passed on via unprotected sexual contact. The infection
can cause permanent scarring of the reproductive organs increasing
the risk of infertility and miscarriages.
In women, chlamydia may not cause any symptoms, but symptoms that
may occur include: unusual vaginal bleeding or discharge, pain in
the abdomen, painful sexual intercourse, fever, painful urination
or the urge to urinate more frequently than usual. Read on for more
information on Chlamydia symptoms.
Chlamydia treatments consists of an antibiotic treatment regimen
which is very effective and prevention. People with Chlamydia symptoms
are advised to have speedy investigations and treatment to prevent
long term damage to their reproductive organs. Read on for more
information on Chlamydia treatments.
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