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Chlamydia infections in women

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Definition:

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease. This article discusses clamydia infections in women.

See also:

• Chlamydia
• Chlamydial urethritis

Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

Chlamydia is caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis.

Different strains of chlamydia cause genital, eye, lymph node, and respiratory infections.

Sexually active individuals and individuals with multiple partners are at highest risk for chlamydia infections.

• Review Date: 6/22/2007
• Reviewed By: Cyrus Badshah, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University; Assistant Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases & Medical Director, Chest (TB)Clinic and Directly Observed Therapy Program, Harlem Hospital Center. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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