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1. What is chlamydia infection?
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease that occurs due to Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria. It commonly is prevalent in young people.
2. What are the signs and symptoms associated with chlamydia infection?
There are no visible symptoms of chlamydia infection in most of the cases. However, the following indications are associated with chlamydia infection:
- Vaginal discharge or bleeding
- Dyspareunia
- Testicular pain
- Painful urination
- Abdominal pain or arthritis
3. How does chlamydia spread?
Chlamydia primarily spreads by engaging in different types of sexual activities such as vaginal, oral or anal. It can also be transmitted from mother to the baby during delivery.
4. How is chlamydia infection diagnosed?
Chlamydia infection is diagnosed by:
- Careful examination of medical history along with visible signs/symptoms
- Physical examination
- Urinalysis
- Vaginal discharge swab culture/examination
5. Who are at a high risk of getting infected with chlamydia?
The common risk factors for chlamydial infection are as follows:
- Multiple sex partners
- Unprotected sex
- Sexually activeness
- A history of sexually transmitted disease
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