If chlamydia is left untreated, it can spread to your reproductive organs.

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An infected pregnant mom could pass it on to her newborn baby during childbirth. This baby may develop infections in the eyes or lungs. 

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What is chlamydia?

Chlamydia is a bacterial STD. Most of those infected  show no symptoms at all. Chlamydia is the most commonly reported STD in Long Beach.

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Why is it serious?

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Can I get chlamydia? How do I prevent it?

You can get chlamydia by having unprotected vaginal, anal, or oral sex with a person who currently has chlamydia. The disease is passed through contact with semen, vaginal fluids or discharge.

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Using latex condoms every time you have sex is the best way to prevent chlamydia. If you are sexually active, see your doctor or visit health clinics to get tested regularly. 

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Chlamydia can be cured.

Chlamydia can be treated and cured with oral antibiotics. The treatment typically takes one week to cure chlamydia completely.

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It’s important to have your sexual partner(s) get treated as well. Make sure both you and your sex partner(s) are cured before having sex again.

More questions about STDs?

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