Chlamydia Directory
Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in the U.S. This infection is easily spread because there may be no symptoms and may be unknowingly passed to sexual partners. Many doctors recommend that people with more than one sex partner be tested for chlamydia regularly, even if they don't have symptoms. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how chlamydia is contracted, what it looks like, how to treat it, and much more.
Medical Reference
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Treating Chlamydia
Read about the diagnosis and treatment of chlamydia, a sexually transmitted disease (STD).
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Preventing Chlamydia
Learn how to prevent chlamydia, a sexually transmitted disease, from the experts at WebMD.
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Chlamydia -- The Basics
Learn the basics and causes of chlamydia, a sexually transmitted disease, from the experts at WebMD.
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Symptoms of Chlamydia
Learn the symptoms of chlamydia, which is a sexually transmitted disease (STD).
Features
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Sex: Frisky (and Safe) After 50
Safe sex is important at any age, but there are some issues that may be more common after 50.
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Chlamydia Still #1 Sex Disease
You probably don't know whether you have chlamydia. And that's why it's the No. 1 sexually transmitted disease in the U.S. Despite a simple cure, this silent infection continues to exact a serious toll on America's health.
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The Scope of STDs
A look at some of the most common STDs, as well as the scope of the problem in the United States and abroad.
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Exposing Chlamydia
Chlamydia is an infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. It's one of the most widespread of all sexually transmitted diseases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.