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what are the interesting facts about the STD chlamydia?


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The complications of untreated  chlamydial infection can be far-reaching, extensive, devastating and in rarer cases, fatal.

Fact: Chlamydia may cause no symptoms at all at the time of infection. This is one of the reasons it is labeled as one of the most dangerous sexually transmitted diseases, and why it is the most commonly reported infectious disease in the United States.

  • 75% of women and 50% of men show no symptoms.

Symptoms Facts of Chlamydia in Men

  • pain, burning or stinging during urination (usually mild)
  • pain or tenderness in the testicles
  • clear, or slightly colored discharge from the urethra
  • unusual itching, particularly around the opening of the end of the penis
  • low grade fever

Additional Chlamydia Information

In rare instances, chlamydia can infect the area in and around the rectum, producing inflammation and the production of a clear, sticky discharge from the rectum and, though not always, pain when going to the toilet.

 

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