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Treating Chlamydia While Pregnant
Prevention
Because chlamydia is a disease that can be spread during sexual intercourse, you can prevent chlamydia by:
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Not having sex
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Having sex with only one, uninfected person
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Always using male latex condoms during sexual activity
To prevent complications of untreated chlamydia, including infertility and tubal pregnancy, sexually active women at risk of chlamydia should have a routine pelvic examination with a chlamydia-screening test every year. To prevent...
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Chlamydia
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by bacteria that may cause pelvic infection and atypical pneumonia.Infections due to... Read more »
Chlamydia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Chlamydia infections in women
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease. This article discusses chlamydia infections in women. See also: Chlamydia ... Read more »
Chlamydial urethritis: male
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Chlamydial urethritis is a sexually transmitted disease involving infection of the urethra (the tube that drains urine from the bladder).Causes,... Read more »
Lymphogranuloma venereum
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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