Infections due to chlamydia ("klamid-ee-uh") are the most common bacterial (STDs) in the U.S. today, with an estimated 4 million new cases occurring each year.
Chlamydial pelvic infections are caused by a bacterium, Chlamydia trachomatis. Among adults, these pelvic infections are transmitted during vaginal or anal sexual contact with an infected partner.
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What Is It? Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) spread by having unprotected sex with someone infected with bacteria called Chlamydia... Read more »
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As many as 1 in 4 men with chlamydia have no symptoms. In men, chlamydia may produce symptoms similar to gonorrhea. Symptoms may include:Burning... Read more »
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Chlamydia can be treated with a variety of antibiotics, including azithromycin, tetracyclines, quinolones, and erythromycin. Erythromycin and... Read more »
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