Chlamydia: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment – Comprehensive Guide
Chlamydia is a common STI caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. It often has no symptoms, making regular testing crucial for sexually active individuals.
Symptoms (when present)
- Women: Cervical pain/tenderness, abnormal vaginal discharge, burning urination, fever, nausea, lower abdominal pain.
- Men: Burning urination, penile discharge, testicular pain, lower abdominal pain, fever.
Complications
- Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) → infertility, ectopic pregnancy, chronic pain (women).
- Epididymitis → infertility (men).
- Reactive arthritis (joints, eyes, urethra).
- Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) – rare, causes ulcers, fever, chills.
Treatment & Prevention
- Antibiotics (azithromycin, doxycycline) – complete the full course.
- Condom use reduces transmission risk.
- Regular STI screening, especially with multiple partners.
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