<\/span><\/h2>\nChlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease. infection<\/span> (ITS) caused by the bacterium<\/span> Chlamydia trachomatis<\/em> with DK serotypes.<\/p>\nL1-L3 chlamydia serotypes cause venereal lymphogranuloma (LGV), which is discussed separately.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Who gets Chlamydia infection?<\/span><\/h2>\nChlamydia is a very common STI.<\/p>\n
Risk factors include:<\/p>\n
\n- Be over 25 years old<\/li>\n
- New or multiple sexual partners<\/li>\n
- Inconsistent use of condoms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/span>What are the clinical features of chlamydia?<\/span><\/h2>\nChlamydia can cause very mild symptoms or no symptoms; asymptomatic<\/span> Infection occurs in approximately 70% of women and 50% of men.<\/p>\nIn men, the most common signs and symptoms are:<\/p>\n
\n- \nDownload<\/span> urethra<\/li>\n
- Urethral irritation<\/li>\n
- Pain when urinating<\/li>\n
- Swelling or testicular pain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
In women, the most common signs and symptoms are:<\/p>\n
\n- Abnormal vaginal discharge\n<\/li>\n
- Pain when urinating<\/li>\n
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding (eg, bleeding between periods or after sex<\/span>)<\/li>\n
- Pain in the lower abdominal area<\/li>\n
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Painful sexdyspareunia<\/span>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n