Symptoms of chlamydia can affect both men and women, but it is often known as a "silent" disease because most people who are infected show no signs. Some common indications in women include abnormal vaginal discharge, a burning sensation when urinating, and pain during intercourse. Men might have discharge from the penis, a burning sensation when urinating, and burning and itching around the opening of the penis.
Some serious complications are related to
chlamydia symptoms. For example, up to 40 percent of women with untreated chlamydia develop pelvic inflammatory disease, which can cause permanent damage to the fallopian tubes, uterus, and surrounding tissues. While complications are rare in men, genital chlamydial infection can cause
arthritis that can be accompanied by Reiter's syndrome.
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