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Chlamydia
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Chlamydia is a common infection, particularly among
young sexually active people. Most people do not have any symptoms. If
there are symptoms, they are similar to those for gonorrhoea
or NSU (a discharge from the urethra, discomfort on
passing urine, an itching or irritation inside the urethra).
Chlamydia is cured by antibiotics, which can be taken in
a single dose. If untreated, this infection can cause infertility in women
and (less commonly) in men. Untreated chlamydia is the most common cause
of infection spreading to the reproductive organs in women (pelvic
inflammatory disease). Because it can have such serious consequences, if
you think you might have this condition, you should see a doctor without
delay. You should not pass urine for 4 hours before seeing the doctor, as
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