Chlamydia
What are the signs and symptoms of the infection?
Many chlamydia infections do not cause any symptoms. For this reason, a sexual
partner may be exposed without either partner knowing it. They may pass the
organism to other unsuspecting partners.
A chlamydia infection of the cervix in a female may include the following symptoms:
vaginal discharge
mild pain and discomfort when urinating
abdominal distress,
if the infection has spread to the uterus, tubes, or ovaries
pain in the upper right of the abdomen, if the liver is
involved
A chlamydia infection of the urethra in a male may include the following symptoms:
watery or mucous-like discharge from the penis
burning or pain with urination
frequent urination
Chlamydia infections of the throat usually cause a sore throat.
Following are symptoms that can result from chlamydia infections of the rectum:
rectal pain
discharge from the rectum, which may be bloody
frequent, painful urges to have a bowel movement
A newborn infected with chlamydia may have eye
discharge from an eye infection or breathing problems from pneumonia.
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