Chlamydia infections spread through sexual contact, when vaginal fluid or semen containing the bacteria that causes chlamydia travels from one person to another. But if it's not treated, chlamydia can cause serious health problems Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection (sti) that can be treated
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People who are sexually active can get chlamydia
This fact sheet answers basic questions about chlamydia.
Chlamydia trachomatis, the bacteria that causes chlamydia, most often spreads through unprotected vaginal, oral, or anal sex You get it from the semen or vaginal fluid of an infected person. Chlamydia isn’t spread through casual contact, so you can’t get chlamydia from sharing food or drinks, kissing, hugging, holding hands, coughing, sneezing, or sitting on the toilet Using condoms and/or dental dams every time you have sex is the best way to help prevent chlamydia
Can you get oral chlamydia? However, it can lead to infertility and other complications if left untreated Getting tested is the only way to know your status. Chlamydia basics what is chlamydia and how do you get it
Chlamydia is a common bacterial sexually transmitted infection (sti)
It can cause infection in the genitals, rectum, and throat You can get chlamydia by having vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who is infected You can get it even if your sex partner does not ejaculate (cum). Even when symptoms occur, they're often mild
That makes them easy to overlook, which is why regular screening is important Symptoms of chlamydia trachomatis infection can include Vaginal bleeding between periods and after sex. Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection (sti)
It is caused by bacteria called chlamydia trachomatis
It often doesn't cause symptoms, so people may not know that they have it
