Chlamydia

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Outlook (Prognosis)

Early antibiotic treatment is extremely successful and may prevent the development of long-term complications. Untreated infection, however, may lead to PID , scarring and ultimately infertility.

Possible Complications

• pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
• salpingitis
• infertility
• ectopic pregnancy

When to Contact a Medical Professional

Call your health care provider if you have any of the symptoms associated with chlamydial infection.

Because a significant proportion of individuals with chlamydia may not have any symptoms, sexually active adults (in particular women with new or multiple partners) should be screened periodically for chlamydia.

Prevention

Safe sexual practices and consistent condom use are important prevention measures to help decrease infection with chlamydia. In addition, sexually active individuals (in particular women with new or multiple sexual partners) should be periodically screened for chlamydia.

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