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 is a sexually transmitted disease. This article discusses chlamydia infections in women. See also: Chlamydia ... Read more »
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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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PreventionAll sexually active women up through age 25 should be screened yearly for chlamydia. All women with new sexual partners or multiple... Read more »
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