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Chlamydia
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- 850-595-6554
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Mailing Address
Fairfield Service Center, 1295 West Fairfield Drive, Pensacola, Florida 32501
What is chlamydia?
Chlamydia is the most frequently transmitted bacterial sexually transmitted disease (STD), affecting both men and women. Most commonly affecting sexually active individuals between 14 and 24 years old. Chlamydia can cause serious harm toa female's reproductive system. If left untreated, it may cause difficulty getting pregnant and even lead to tubal pregnancies. For males, there's a potential risk of not being able to father a child if infected with chlamydia that is left untreated. All sexually active persons should be tested for chlamydia and other STDs at least once a year. Those with multiple partners should be tested more frequently.
Additional Resources:
- Symptoms
- How is it spread?
- Testing and Treatment
Most people who have chlamydia do not have symptoms. If you do have symptoms, they may not appear for several weeks after initial exposure. Men and women may also be infected through the rectum (anal sex or spread form another site). This may result in rectal pain, discharge, and/or bleeding.
Women with symptoms may have:
• abnormal vaginal discharge
• burning sensation when urinating
Men with symptoms may have:
• discharge from their penis
• burning sensation when urinating
• pain or swelling in one or both testicles
Chlamydia is spread through anal, digital (fingers) oral, and vaginal sex with someone who has chlamydia. Chlamydia can spread even if a male partner does not ejaculate. You can be re-infected with chlamydia even if you have been treated before.
Chlamydia is curable with proper medication. If you test positive for chlamydia, follow up with a healthcare provider soon after the positive test to get treated. Avoid all sexual activities until both you and your partner have completed all medication to avoid re-infection.
Location and Contact Information
Fairfield Service Center
1295 West Fairfield Drive
The STD office is open:
Monday-Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM
The STD Testing and Treatment is open:
Monday-Thursday from 8 AM to 5 PM
Fridays from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM
To speak with a Disease Intervention Specialist please contact: 850-316-2718.
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