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Chlamydia
Chlamydia is an STI caused by a bacterium that infects the reproductive organs and that causes a mucous discharge.
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From 1989 to 2008, the rate of reported chlamydial infection has almost quadrupled.
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Treatments
Sexual partners of an infected person within 60 days of when they were diagnosed require testing and treatment.
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Uncomplicated genital infections can be treated if both partners take antibiotics at the same time for one week.
Complicated infections typically require a longer course of treatment. They may require hospitalization for treatment with IV antibiotics.
Signs
Even when symptoms do occur, they may only appear several weeks after initial exposure to the bacteria
More serious effects in women, but women are also less likely to show symptoms
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Symptoms
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Males
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Clear, watery, or milk discharge from the penis
Ways it is transmitted
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Through unprotected oral, vaginal, or anal sex with an infected partner
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Even if you are infected, you may not notice symptoms. And if it's left untreated, chlamydia can have serious health effects.