What Is Chlamydia?

Chlamydia is a bacterial infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. It is the most commonly reported STD in the U.S.

Transmission

• Vaginal, anal, or oral sex
• Can be transmitted to newborn during delivery

Symptoms

• Women: 70–80% have NO symptoms
• Men: 50% have no symptoms
• When present: discharge, burning with urination, pelvic/testicular pain

Complications

• PID (pelvic inflammatory disease) in women
• Infertility
• Ectopic pregnancy
• Chronic pelvic pain

Testing

• Urine NAAT test (most common)
• Vaginal swab
• Results in 1–3 days

Treatment

• Azithromycin (single dose) or doxycycline (7 days)
• Partner(s) must also be treated
• Re-test in 3 months