Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria 'chlamydia trachomatis' and it easily spreads because it often causes no symptoms. In fact, about 75% of infections in women and 50% in men are without symptoms. Hence, it may be unknowingly passed to sexual partners.
Symptoms in men produced due to Chlamydia include the following:
1. Small amounts of clear or cloudy discharge from the tip of the penis.
2. Pain during urination.
3. Burning and itching sensation around the opening of the penis.
4. Pain and swelling of the testicles.
The condition can be diagnosed by use a swab to take a sample from the
urethra in men or from the
cervix in women and then the specimen is sent to a laboratory to be analyzed.
Treatment is by administration of
oral antibiotics with
azithromycin or doxycycline. It is recommended the partner(s) also be treated to prevent reinfection and further spread of the disease.
It is very important that you always use condoms during sexual intercourse to lower your risk of contracting or passing on infections such as Chlamydia.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.