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What sort of disease is chlamydia?

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Sexual transmitted: Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease. Both men and women can get this disease. It is caused by a bacteria that can infect the urethra (what we pee out of), causing pain, especially when urinating) and often a brown, foul-smelling discharge from the penis or vagina. It is easily treated with antibiotics. Untreated, it can cause bladder and uterus infections, and even sterility.

Answered 8/25/2018

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Chlamydia is a : Sexually transmitted disease. The infection is caused by bacteria called chlamydia trachomatis. Chlamydia is often a “silent” disease – this means that the person isn't experiencing symptoms. Chlamydia symptoms in women may include: spotting, painful sexual intercourse, pain w urination, vaginal discharge (milky or yellow mucus), lower abdominal pain, nausea ; fever. Chlamydia in men may cause.

Answered 9/28/2016

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