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Chlamydia By:Tyric Allen
What Is Chlamydia ?Chlamydia is a
sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria of the genus Chlamydia .
SymptomsBurning sensation
during urinationDischarge from the
penis or rectumTesticular
tenderness or painRectal discharge or
pain
Chlamydia only about 30% of
women with Chlamydia have symptoms
Chlamydia is a disease caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. It is most commonly sexually transmitted.
TreatmentThe mainstay of
therapy for Chlamydia includes appropriate antibiotic treatment -- these include: tetracyclines, azithromycin, or erythromycin.
CausesChlamydia infection
is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States. Sexually active individuals and individuals with multiple partners are at highest risk.