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Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Chlamydia

How is chlamydia transmitted?
- By intercourse (vaginal or anal), or oral sex.
How long does it usually take for symptoms to appear once one is exposed?
- The incubation period for chlamydia is days to weeks.
- Sometimes people (especially women) can become infected and not show any symptoms.
How can I get tested for chlamydia?
- Chlamydia is diagnosed by taking swabs of the urethra, vagina, throat, or rectum or in some health centers a urine specimen.
What is the treatment for chlamydia?
- Antibiotic therapy can cure chlamydia. A person with chlamydia is contagious until he or she has been treated.
- Sexual partners should be evaluated and treated.
STD National Hotline
- The CDC National STD Hotline provides information on sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, HPV/genital warts, herpes, and HIV/AIDS. Specialists can provide general information, referrals to local clinics, and written materials about STDs and disease prevention.
- Toll-free number (English): 1-800-227-8922
- Toll-free number (Spanish): 1-800-344-7432
- Visit the website: www.ashastd.org/NSTD/
Pregnancy Test When In Doubt: If there is any doubt about the possibility of pregnancy, then obtain and use a urine pregnancy test from the store.
Call your doctor IF:
- Pregnancy test is positive; or if you have difficulties with the home pregnancy test.
- Discharge from penis or unusual vaginal discharge.
IF your symptoms become worse: Review Should I Call? recommendations.

REFERENCES & RESOURCES

American Social Health Association
- "Answers to your questions about teen sexual health and sexually transmitted diseases"
- Visit the website: www.iwannaknow.org
Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines 2002. MMWR. 2002; 51(RR-6):1-80.
Public Health Agency of Canada
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI), Sexual Health Facts & Information
- Visit the website: www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/std-mts/faq_e.html