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The
causative microorganism of one of the most prevalent
sexually transmitted diseases, Chlamydia infection
can lead to urethritis (inflammation of the urethra),
pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy,
and infertility. The infection may be asymptomatic,
but patients may experience vaginal irritation or
burning, discharge from penis or vagina, or pain.
This microorganism is also the cause of serious
eye infections. At one time testing for Chlamydia
was somewhat difficult; now, however, immunoassay
can detect the antigens from swab specimens. |
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