What is Chlamydia?

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.
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.
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What is Chlamydia?
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What effect can Chlamydia have on you?
How could you get Chlamydia?
What are the signs or symptoms?
What do I do if my partner or I have symptoms?
How will I know if Chlamydia has affected my fertility?
What happens if I get Chlamydia when I'm pregnant?
How will I know how long I have had the infection?
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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.
Copyright 2008 NHS Stoke on Trent and Stoke on Trent Community Health Services. Providing specialised programme support to North Staffordshire, South Staffordshire, Herefordshire, Portsmouth, Shropshire County, Telford and Wrekin Primary Care Trusts.
Copyright 2008 NHS Stoke on Trent and Stoke on Trent Community Health Services. Providing specialised programme support to North Staffordshire, South Staffordshire, Herefordshire, Portsmouth, Shropshire County, Telford and Wrekin Primary Care Trusts.
