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What Population Is Most At Risk In Getting 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: ADAM Encyclopedia
Chlamydia is a disease caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. It is most commonly sexually transmitted.Causes, incidence, and risk... Read more »
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
Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection. Alternative Names LGV; Lymphogranuloma inguinale;... Read more »
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