Chlamydia Specialists in Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Chlamydia is a very common sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, which primarily infects the genital tract but can also …
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Causes of Chlamydia
Chlamydia is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, transmitted through vaginal, anal, or oral sexual contact with an infected partner. It can also be passed from an infected mother to her baby during childbirth, potentially causing eye or lung infections in the newborn. Risk factors for infection include having multiple sexual partners, inconsistent condom use, a prior history of sexually transmitted infections, and being sexually active at a younger age.