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  • Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a bacteria
  • Chlamydia can affect both males and females
  • Around 1 in 14 sexually active people under 25 in Norfolk and Waveney are probably infected with chlamydia

You should take Chlamydia seriously because if left untreated Chlamydia can cause infertility (problems getting pregnant) in both men and women.

It can also cause an ectopic pregnancy (where the baby develops outside the womb).

Other problems may include pelvic inflammation (PID) and painful, swollen testicles. Untreated chlamydia can be passed onto babies during delivery and cause eye problems and possible pneumonia.

Chlamydia is very easily spread.

You can pass Chlamydia onto a sexual partner 40 hours after getting the infection or someone could pass it on to you

Remember damage can still be caused to your health even when you don’t have symptoms.

Getting screened is CONFIDENTIAL, FREE, PAINLESS and EASY Click on the link to get a free home postal screening kit.


 

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