Chlamydia

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Chlamydia

• By Sarah Quigley-Buttitta

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Chlamydia

• Most prevalent STD in the U.S. today.
• Affects the vagina in females and urethra in
  males.
• Bacterial infection
• Common cause of sterility

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Symptoms for females include

• Unusual discharge
• Pain in the pelvic region
• Painful urination

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Symptoms for males include

• Pain and burning during urination
• Unusual discharge

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If left untreated

• Can cause inflammation of the urethra in males
  and PID in females.

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Prevention

• Safe Sex