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Treatment Of Choice For Chlamydia
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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Chlamydia
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention Because chlamydia is a disease that can be spread during sexual intercourse, you can prevent chlamydia by: Not having sex ... Read more »
Chlamydia infections in women
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Prevention All sexually active women up to age 25 should be screened yearly for chlamydia. All women with new sexual partners or multiple... Read more »
Chlamydial urethritis: male
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Difficulty urinating Painful urinationBurning sensation during urinationDischarge from the penisRedness, swelling, itching of the opening of the... Read more »
Lymphogranuloma venereum
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
LGV; Lymphogranuloma inguinale; Lymphopathia venereum Prevention Abstaining from sexual activity is the only absolute way to prevent a... Read more »
Treatment Options for Osteoporosis
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