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Chlamydia is the most commonly diagnosed bacterial sexually transmitted infection in the United Kingdom.
It is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis and is particularly common in sexually active adults. One of the reasons chlamydia remains so prevalent is that the majority of infected individuals experience no symptoms at all.
Without testing, it is therefore entirely possible to carry and transmit the infection without being aware of it.
Chlamydia is primarily transmitted through sexual contact.
Transmission may occur during:
The infection can affect a number of different sites including:
Because infection can occur outside the genital tract, urine testing alone is not always sufficient and additional swab testing may occasionally be recommended depending on sexual practices.
Many individuals experience no symptoms whatsoever.
When symptoms do occur, they may develop days or weeks after exposure and can vary considerably between individuals.
Symptoms in men may include:
Symptoms in women may include:
Rectal infection may occasionally cause rectal discomfort, discharge and bleeding. Throat infections are often entirely asymptomatic.
Modern testing uses highly sensitive molecular techniques known as PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) testing.
Depending on the circumstances, testing may involve:
PCR testing is extremely accurate and can identify very small amounts of bacterial genetic material.
Testing too early following exposure may occasionally lead to a false-negative result.
The most appropriate timing depends on the nature and timing of the exposure.
Where there has been a recent exposure, we can advise on the optimal testing window and whether repeat testing is required.
Most cases of chlamydia can be treated successfully and without long-term consequences when identified promptly.
However, untreated infection can occasionally lead to complications.
In women these may include:
In men, complications are less common but may include:
Although uncommon, untreated infection may also increase the risk of transmission of other sexually transmitted infections.
Chlamydia is generally straightforward to treat with antibiotics.
Following treatment, sexual partners may also require testing and treatment to reduce the risk of reinfection.
Advice regarding sexual activity, partner notification and follow-up testing forms an important part of management.
Yes. The majority of people with chlamydia, estimated at around 70 to 80 percent, experience no symptoms at all. This is precisely why routine testing is so important. You can carry and transmit chlamydia without knowing, and the only reliable way to find out is through testing.
Testing is generally most reliable from around two weeks after a potential exposure. Testing earlier than this may occasionally produce a false-negative result. If you have had a recent exposure, your clinician can advise on the most appropriate timing and whether a repeat test would be recommended.
This depends on the type of sexual contact you have had. If oral or anal contact has occurred, swabs from the throat and/or rectum may be recommended in addition to genital or urinary testing. Relying on urine testing alone may miss infections at these sites. Your clinician will advise on which samples are appropriate.
At The Wright Practice, all consultations are confidential. Your medical records are private. Your results will not be shared without your consent, and our approach is always one of discretion and respect.
Yes. Treatment clears the current infection but does not provide ongoing immunity. Reinfection is possible if you have sexual contact with a partner who has chlamydia. This is why partner notification and treatment is important, and why routine follow-up testing is recommended for those with ongoing exposure risk.
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