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Home: Diseases & Conditions: Chlamydia: Facts
Chlamydia: Facts
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Facts About Chlamydia
- If Chlamydia is not treated, it can lead to Pelvic Inflammatory Disease in women. This is an infection of the reproductive organs of women and can lead to infertility.
- Reiter's Syndrome may be caused by untreated chlamydia. This syndrome causes three seemingly unrelated problems- urinary tract problems, arthritis and redness in the eyes.
- People who get infected with chlamydia are many times also infected with gonorrhea.
- Shaking hands does not pass on chlamydia.
- Condom use may prevent the infection to a great extent.
Article created on: July 18, 2006
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