Interviewer: We all know STDs are extremely dangerous but, if you're under 25 years of age, you might be at higher risk for Chlamydia. That's coming up next on The Scope. Announcer: Medical news and ...

Chlamydia is often called a “silent infection” because many people don’t know they have it. It’s caused by a type of bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis and can affect both men and women. While it’s ...

Chlamydia often has no noticeable symptoms. If symptoms do appear, they usually do so between 7–21 days after exposure. Tests can usually detect chlamydia 1–2 weeks after exposure. The time between a ...

If you’re pregnant, getting treatment for chlamydia can help prevent complications during pregnancy and infection transmission to the newborn during delivery. Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted ...

Sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, include both sexually transmitted diseases, known as STDs, and the many infections that don’t progress to disease. STIs are caused by more than 30 different ...