Chlamydia Tests

Chlamydia can be transmitted during vaginal, anal, or oral sex. Chlamydia can also be passed from an infected mother to her baby during vaginal childbirth.

SYMPTOMS OF CHLAMYDIA INFECTION About 75% of women and 50% of men will not have any symptoms when they are infected with chlamydia. This illness may include one or more of the following symptoms:

Women:

* Abnormal vaginal discharge
* Burning sensation when urinating
* Lower abdominal pain
* Low back pain
* Nausea
* Fever
* Pain during intercourse
* Bleeding between menstrual periods

Men:

* Discharge from penis
* Burning sensation when urinating
* Itching around the opening of the penis
* Pain and swelling in the testicles

Men and women:

* Rectal pain, discharge and/or bleeding
* Sore throat

These symptoms usually occur within 1 to 3 weeks after infection.