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Chlamydia



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Chlamydia

Symptoms:

MALE

  • burning sensation during urination
  • discharge from the penis
  • testicular tenderness or pain
  • rectal discharge or pain

FEMALE


Signs and tests:

The diagnosis of chlamydia infection involves sampling of the urethral discharge in males or cervical secretions in females. If an individual engages in anal sexual contact, samples from the rectum may also be needed. The sample is sent for a fluorescent or monoclonal antibody test, DNA probe test or cell culture. Some of these tests may also be performed on urine samples.




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