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CHLAMYDIA

Chlamydia is an extremely common sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis. Left untreated the infection can spread and cause serious long-term problems that can affect fertility and sexual health.

The bacteria are spread by sex. Once infected the bacteria live in the semen and vaginal fluids of men and women and are passed on through sexual contact. Chlamydia infects the cervix, the urethra and the rectum.