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Chlamydia:
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Chlamydia:  a bacterial infection, caused by Chlamydia Trachomatis, which is commonly asymptomatic and can cause infertility in women due to lack of treatment.  Infection can occur in the throat, eyes, genital, and rectal areas.  Testing is highly recommended for sexually active adults, particularly before major complications develop. 

 

 

Do I need testing for chlamydia ?

Treatment Available: Chlamydia is treated with antibiotics.  Antibiotic treatment, if taken exactly as directed, normally cures chalmydia infections.  If antibiotics are not taken properly, the infection will not be cured.  All sexual partners need to be tested and treated as well.  Having Chlamydia once does not prevent you from becoming infected in the future.  Continuing symptoms of Chlamydia after treatment are usually attributed to a new exposure rather than failure of treatment.

Symptoms of Chlamydia:

Female         

Male         

  • abnormal vaginal discharge
  • burning during urination
  • pelvic pain
  • bleeding between periods or after sexual intercourse
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  • clear or yellow discharge from the penis
  • burning during urination
  • irritation or itching in the urethra
  • redness at the tip of the penis
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    You should be testd for chlamydia if:

    • were ever diagnosed with another STD
    • are not consistently using barrier methods of protection (i.e, condoms) with any untested partner
    • are a woman over the age of 20 with one or more risk factors
    • have had a new sexual partner within the past 60 days
    • have had more than two sexual partners in the past six months
    • are a sexually active female under the age of 20 (at least annually)
    • are a woman who was ever diagnosed with a cervical infection
    • are planning on becoming pregnant

     

    Sexually Transmitted Disease Statistics
     

    All Official San Antonio  material is provided for information only and is neither advice nor a substitute for proper medical care. Consult a qualified healthcare professional who understands your particular history for individual concerns. 
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