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What is Chlamydia?

• Chlamydia is a bacteria and is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STI)
• Chlamydia affects both men and women
• 1 in 14 young people who are sexually active have Chlamydia.
• Most people are not even aware they have Chlamydia as they do not notice any symptoms
• Those who do show symptoms, only do so 1-3 weeks after getting infected with Chlamydia
• Left untreated, Chlamydia can lead to long term health problems including infertility (not being able to have a baby) and pain in the lower abdomen (below your belly button)