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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Chlamydial urethritis is a sexually transmitted disease involving infection of the urethra (the tube that drains urine from the bladder).Causes,... Read more »
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Prevention Because chlamydia is a disease that can be spread during sexual intercourse, you can prevent chlamydia by: Not having sex ... Read more »
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Abdominal pain Burning on urination Painful intercourse Vaginal discharge or bleeding after... Read more »
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LGV; Lymphogranuloma inguinale; Lymphopathia venereum Prevention Abstaining from sexual activity is the only absolute way to prevent a... Read more »
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