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Steve Redding Professor Rayhel Human Sexuality 5/01/01 Chlamydia What is Chlamydia? It is the most common sexually transmitted bacterial infection in the U.S. Its full name is chlamydia trachomatis. It is a kind of bacteria that can infect the penis, vagina, cervix, anus, urethra, or eye. What does chlamydia cause? It causes PID (pelvic inflammatory disease), Sterility, and even death. Some common symptoms include: fever, fatigue, severe lower abdominal pain, lower abdominal tenderness, enlargement of …

…after sexual contact. People with more than one partner should have an STD check every six months, even if there are no symptoms. Chlamydia is a very dangerous infection to contract. Because many people do not experience any symptoms, the disease can spread with out the infected person even knowing that they have it. Although it is easily treated, it is important for sexually active people to know the dangers of this disease. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**