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STD's

CHLAMYDIA
Age :  under 25 because it's usually the ages when
people are sexually active so if they have chlamydia
they should take test every year or take test if they 
change partner.

STDs are infections that are spread from one person to another, usually during vaginal, anal, and oral
sex. Depending on the specific STD, infections may also be transmitted through sharing needles and
breastfeeding. Many people that has it doesn't have any symptoms . Whithout treatment, STDs can lead
to serious health problems. Getting tested is not a big deal , and most STDs are easy to treat.

How is chlamydia caused?


Chlamydia is caused by a bacterial infection (bacterium).

What are the signs and symptoms?


People with chlamydia usually don't have any symptoms, but when symptoms do develop, they can include:
pain or disconfort during sex or urination, green or yellow discharge from the penis or vagina and pain in the
lower abdomen.

Are there any short long term effects?


If chamydia is left untreated , it can lead to: infections of the urethra, prostate gland, or testicle, pelvic
inflammatory disease and infertility.
If a pregnant woman has untreated chlamydia, she can pass it to her baby during birth and the baby may
develop: pneumonia, eye infections and blindness.
IN-text citation (MLA)
How is chlamydia be treated? Parenthood, Planned. “What Are STDs?:
Chlamydia is treated by antibiotics. Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Information.” Planned Parenthood,
www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/stds-
hiv-safer-sex.
How to prevent from having STDs
Use latex condoms every time you have sex. Learn
https://www.healthline.com/health/sexu
how to use condoms correctly.Avoid sharing towels
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or underclothing.Wash before and after
intercourse.Get a vaccination for hepatitis B. Get
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tested for HIV.If you have a problem with drug
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or alcohol abuse, get help. People who are drunk
or on drugs often fail to have safe sex.Consider Combined Science Revision - Edexcel -
that not having sex is the only sure way to BBC Bitesize.” BBC News, BBC,
prevent STDs. www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zts9y4j/r
evision/8.

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