What is Chlamydia?


Illustration of Chlamydia bacteria seen through a microscope
Chlamydia is the most common bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI).

It is easily treated with antibiotics. It affects both men and women.

About 1 in 10 sexually active young people who are tested have Chlamydia, yet most people who have Chlamydia have no signs or symptoms and won't know they have got it.

Having a simple test can tell you if you have it.









Always carry a condom
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All text developed by the Department of Health and the Health Protection Agency. Amendments have been added to support the B-clear Chlamydia Screening Programme.
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