Without treatment, the Chlamydia infection can spread into the uterus or fallopian tubes and cause pelvic inflammatory disease.

The uterus and surrounding tissues can also become affected resulting in chronic pain, infertility and potentially fatal ectopic pregnancies.

The CDC has recommended that women be screened annually for chlamydia.

if an infection is found, the health organization recommends the patient return three months after being treated for a follow-up test.

SAFE SEX CAN BE GOOD FOR YOU

Testing rates were slightly better for older women and specific minority group — 42% of women aged 20 to 25 were tested. more than half of black women say they were been tested with 47% saying they had been screened in the prior year.

Men can contract chlamydia too — one in four show no symptoms while the others may experience symptoms similar to gonorrhea, including burning feeling while urinating, discharge and pain.

Condoms, if used properly, can help prevent infection between partners.

Chlamydia, a sexually transmitted disease that can cause infertility, is steadily rising in Los Angeles County and in the South Bay, according to figures released Tuesday.

County figures show there were 44,648 cases of chlamydia diagnosed in 2010, accounting for 78 percent of all STDs reported to the Department of Public Health, which publishes an annual report on the prevalence of these diseases.

In the Torrance health district, 1,383 cases of chlamydia were found last year, or 293 cases for every 100,000 residents – a 25 percent rise over 2006. In the Harbor Area (excluding Long Beach), there were 230 cases in 2006 compared to 332 last year, a 44 percent increase.

The group most susceptible to all types of STDs tracked by the county – chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and pelvic inflammatory disease – are young, black or Latino females. Two-thirds of all those diagnosed with chlamydia were black or Latino and female, and 80 percent were under the age of 29.

“This should be a wake-up call for all of us,” said Serena Josel, director of public affairs for Planned Parenthood Los Angeles, which runs a health center in Lawndale. “This should be cause to take a look at how we’re getting accurate information out there to young people.”

The county operates several public education programs, along with other community health groups. Parents in particular need to be in the loop, encouraging their children to get tested, Josel said.

The South region of the county, which includes Hawthorne and Gardena, had by far the highest rates of all STDs. Figures show more than 10,000 cases of chlamydia were diagnosed in 2010, about a quarter of all county cases.

Chlamydia is sometimes referred to as the “silent disease” because it can go undetected for years. Symptoms are usually mild or completely absent, particularly in men.

The disease is spread through sexual contact, including anal and oral, and can be easily passed among unknowing partners, health officials say.

If left untreated, chlamydia can cause infections in the uterus and fallopian tubes and lead to infertility and potentially fatal ectopic pregnancies. the disease also makes one more susceptible to HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.

Efforts to improve the rate of STD testing may be a factor in the increased rates, health officials said. In 2009, the county launched a mail-in testing program for chlamydia and gonorrhea that allows people to receive tests in the mail and send them to the county.

The results are made available online or by phone about a week later, and resources for treatment are accessible online. the campaign targeted young women in particular.

The county has seen the rate of gonorrhea decline, but has yet to make headway with other diseases. In the South Bay, there were 1,351 cases of gonorrhea in 2006, compared to 1,047 in 2010, a 29 percent decline. Roughly two-thirds of the local cases were discovered in the Inglewood health district, figures show.

Across the county, there were about 9,500 cases of gonorrhea, split about evenly among men and women. more than 6,000 of those diagnosed were black or Latino.

Symptoms of gonorrhea can also be mild or nonexistent, but the bacterial disease can lead to infertility in both men and women.

Young people who are sexually active should be tested about once a year or more, depending on their number of partners, health officials said. most STDs are treatable with antibiotics.

Find out more

For more information on the county Department of Public Health report on sexually transmitted diseases, visit publichealth.lacounty.gov. For information on STD testing, call 1-800-758-0880.

Gonorrhea cases are up significantly in Erie County, ending a three-year decline for the sexually transmitted disease.

Two hundred and four gonorrhea cases were reported to the Erie County Department of Health during the first six months of 2011. That’s nearly three times more cases than were found during the first half of 2010.

Still, public-health officials aren’t ready to panic.

“The numbers so far in 2011 are not alarming,” said Charlotte Berringer, R.N., the county Health Department’s director of community health, pointing out that 2010 was “one of our better years for STDs.”

Gonorrhea cases had been on the decline in Erie County since 2007, when 521 were reported. It also was the year Erie County’s rates for gonorrhea and chlamydia, another common STD, set all-time highs.

Only 168 gonorrhea cases were reported in all of 2010.

Berringer said she doesn’t know why gonorrhea cases have increased in 2011. Cases of chlamydia also are on the rise, with 656 cases reported from January through June 2011, compared to 530 during the same period of 2010.

Three cases of syphilis, a more serious STD that can be life-threatening if not treated, were reported in Erie County in May and June. five cases have been reported in 2011, one more than the same period in 2010.

“We usually see between two and seven cases of syphilis a year, so that number is not unusual,” Berringer said.

Most STDs can be treated with antibiotics, but people often don’t realize they have one because symptoms aren’t always obvious, said Fred Havko, M.D., a Saint Vincent Health Center emergency physician.

“Women in particular might not have any symptoms of gonorrhea or chlamydia until later, when an infection develops in their pelvis,” Havko said. “By that time, it’s a pretty serious disease.”

Untreated chlamydia and gonorrhea can scar a woman’s fallopian tubes, which can cause infertility, Havko said.

Most gonorrhea and chlamydia cases are found in teenagers and young adults, so college health centers are often on the front lines in the battle against STDs.

“We serve a high-risk population of 18- to 25-year-olds, so we act proactively,” said Darla Elder, R.N., director of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania’s Ghering Health & Wellness Center. “We educate students on risk behaviors, we test them when they have a positive risk factor, and we treat anyone with a positive result.”

Both the Ghering center and the STD clinic at the county Health Department will help someone with an STD contact all of their sexual partners.

It’s an important step toward limiting an STD outbreak, Berringer said.

Not having sex is the only foolproof way to avoid getting gonorrhea or chlamydia. But there are ways to reduce your risk of an STD if you are sexually active.

“The best prevention is to use a condom, though those aren’t 100 percent effective,” Berringer said. “That’s why it’s so important to get tested and get treated.”

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According the the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), over 600,000 new cases of gonorrhea occur annually in the United States. for women this can have a particularly devastating effect on their reproductive health since women often experience no symptoms. Women who are diagnosed with gonorrhea are also often found to have chlamydia. the CDC recommends that all women with gonorrhea be treated for chlamydia as well.

Often called the clap, gonorrhea is caused by the Neisseria gonorrhea bacteria. this bacteria can be found in moist areas of the body including the vagina, penis, eyes, throat, and rectum. Infection can occur with contact to any of these areas. an infected person may also spread gonorrhea from one part of their body to another by touch. Gonorrhea can be spread through all forms of sexual activity including oral, vaginal, and rectal sex. Mothers who are infected at the time of childbirth can pass gonorrhea on to their infants.

Who gets gonorrhea?
Although any sexually active person can get gonorrhea, it is most prevalent among those from 15 to 30. Women who have vaginal intercourse with an infected man have a 60 to 90 percent chance of becoming infected; while men who have vaginal sex with and infected women have a lower 30 to 50 percent chance of becoming infected by this sexually transmitted disease.

What are the reproductive health risks to women who get gonorrhea?
"Infections due to Neisseria gonorrhoea, like those due to Chlamydia trachomatis, remain a major cause of pelvic inflammatory disease, tubal infertility, ectopic pregnancy, and chronic pelvic pain in the United States."
Centers for Disease Control
1998 STD Surveillance Report
The Bartholin's glands may cause problems for women with gonorrhea. the ducts can become blocked and swell until a sore is formed. if this happens the lower area of the vulva will turn red on the infected side. if the infection is allowed to spread, untreated, it can affect the uterus with a high risk that a woman will contract pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) leading to possible future fertility problems.

Men who have untreated gonorrhea risk the bacteria spreading up the urethra where it possibly affect the prostate, seminal vesicles, Cowper's glands, and the epididymis where it will form a painful sore, and fever with chills. if the epididymis is scarred men may encounter fertility problems later.

What are the symptoms of gonorrhea?
The symptoms of genital gonorrhea differ in men and women.

The cervix is primarily affected in women infected with this sexually transmitted disease; however gonorrhea can spread to the uterus and fallopian tubes if left untreated. many women may not experience recognizable symptoms; however when symptoms do occur they can include:

abnormal bleeding
a burning sensation during urination
vaginal discharge
general irritation of the outer area of the vagina
The primary point of infection in men is most often the urethra. about one in five infected men may not experience symptoms of gonorrhea; however the majority who do have symptoms may experience:

a yellow pus-like discharge from the tip of the penis
stinging during urination
frequent urination
blood in the urine
swelling of the glands in the groin
the head of the penis may turn red
Other symptoms such as are pain, swelling, discharge can occur when gonorrhea affects the throat or rectum of both women and men.

What are the treatments for gonorrhea?
The CDC recommends several treatment options which include:

Cefixime 400 mg orally in a single dose,
Ceftriaxone 125 mg IM in a single dose,
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg orally in a single dose,
Ofloxacin 400 mg orally in a single dose, PLUS Azithromycin 1 g orally in a single dose,
Doxycycline 100 mg orally twice a day for 7 days
Patients who are unable to tolerate these treatments can be offered alternative pharmaceutical treatments.

How to prevent gonorrhea and other sexually transmitted diseases…
Condoms provide your best protection against gonorrhea and other sexually transmitted diseases. of course you have to know how to use a male condom , or you can choose to use the female condom– just don't try using both a male and female condom at the same time. Remember, everyone who is not in a monogamous long-term relationship needs to protect themselves by practicing safe sex routinely.

HOPE THIS HELP…

Please see the web pages for more details on Gonorrhea.

Some STDs (such as HIV) may not have symptoms for a long time. if you get HIV, you may not have symptoms for years. The only way to find out if you have any STDs is to get tested. Don't wait until you have symptoms.

tons of STDS and you cant be sure the time the symptoms, but if your questioning this and you had sex and you feel weird "down there", or there is weird discharge you might want to go to a doctor.

Theres many std's out there so its hard to say when or if you ever do get symptoms of the sexual transmitted disease. It just basicallity all depends on the persons immune system and how it affects the blood system.

it depends, however sometimes with an STD like chlamydia you dont get any symptoms at all

some std's have no symptoms,for peace of mind go 2 the doctor

What are they and do they have any discharge?? or abdominal pain for women???

Symptoms of Chlamydia:

If you have chlamydia, chances are that you may exhibit few symptoms. Chlamydia symptoms may be mild and can easily go undetected. Women are more likely to experience few symptoms associated with the infection although chlamydia in men can also result in few or no symptoms. Signs of chlamydia usually appear between 1 and 3 weeks after infection, though sometimes they can take longer to manifest.

Early chlamydia signs and symptoms tend to be mild and include pain during urination, frequent urination, and low fever. later symptoms can be more intense and include nausea, fatigue, and abnormal discharge from the vagina or penis. Oral chlamydia, usually passed through oral sex, can result in a sore throat and throat infection. In anal infections, swelling of the rectum can occur. though rare, males suffering from the disease may experience swelling of the testicles. other symptoms in women include abdominal pain, lower back pain, irregular menstrual bleeding or spotting, and pain during sex.

If you think you may be infected, or are exhibiting any symptoms of chlamydia, get tested. It is important to treat the disease as soon as possible, as prolonged exposure can cause serious damage to the reproductive organs.

Symptoms of Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea can be difficult to diagnose, especially in women. this is because women often exhibit few or no symptoms, or mistake gonorrhea for a mild bladder infection; in fact, as many as 50% of female gonorrhea sufferers experience no symptoms. Men are much more likely to develop symptoms. Gonorrhea can infect the cervix, urethra, anus, and throat. Depending upon how you contracted the disease and how long you've had it for, you may experience symptoms affecting a number of these areas.

Symptoms of gonorrhea generally appear between 2 and 10 days after infection, although it could take as long as 30 days for your symptoms to appear. if you are a woman and are suffering from gonorrhea, you may experience bleeding after sex and frequent, painful urination. These symptoms are especially common in the early stages of an infection of the cervix. later symptoms include nausea, fever, vomiting, bleeding between periods, and a yellow or bloody vaginal discharge.

If you are a man infected with gonorrhea, you may experience pain while urinating, frequent urination, and swollen testicles. this indicates an infection of the urethra. You may also notice a white, green, or yellow discharge from the tip of your penis. Your penis will probably look tender and redder than usual and you may notice a swelling of the glands in the groin area.

The gonorrhea bacteria can also infect the anus and throat. Symptoms of an infection in the anus include painful bowel movements, itching, discharge, and bloody stool. An oral infection often causes a sore throat, and a pus-like material on the tonsils or on the back of the throat. Infections in these areas can easily spread to other parts of the body so it is important to get treated as soon as possible.

They both are sexually transmitted diseases.
If left untreated for both, you can get an infection.

Chlamydia and gonorrhea are two of the most common types of sexually transmitted diseases. both diseases have similar symptoms. while they are common, both need to be treated by a medical doctor and safe sex practices should be used to keep from acquiring these diseases.

Discharge

Abnormal vaginal discharge and penile discharge is a common symptom for both Chlamydia and gonorrhea. Women may notice a change in color, texture or smell of discharge and men may see a yellow or light brown discharge.

Bleeding

Women may notice irregular bleeding or light spotting between periods.

Pain and Burning

Men may experience testicular pain associated with both diseases. Women may have vaginal pain or discomfort. Pain while urinating is common for both sexes. Burning while urinating is a common occurrence for either disease and is almost always present with gonorrhea.

Throat

Gonococcal infections in the throat can lead to swollen tonsils and sometimes white spots on the tonsils.

Ano-rectal

Anal symptoms of Chlamydia and gonorrhea include redness, pain and bleeding.

Chlamydia symptoms for men:

* Burning sensation during urination
* Discharge from the penis or rectum
* Testicular tenderness or pain
* Rectal discharge or pain

Chlamydia symptoms for women:

* Burning sensation during urination
* Painful sexual intercourse
* Rectal pain or discharge
* Vaginal discharge

Gonorrhea symptoms for men:

* Burning and pain while urinating
* Increased urinary frequency or urgency
* Discharge from the penis (white, yellow, or green in color)
* Red or swollen opening of penis
* Tender or swollen testicles
* Sore throat

Gonorrhea symptoms for women:

* Vaginal discharge
* Burning and pain while urinating
* Increased urination
* Sore throat
* Painful sexual intercourse
* Severe pain in lower abdomen (if the infection spreads to the fallopian tubes and stomach area)
* Fever (if the infection spreads to the fallopian tubes and stomach area)

I need to know cause I want to ask for a STD test but I don't know which one to ask for . So how can you tell if you have gonorrhea or chlamydia? I need to know soon please.

The Sexual transmitted diseases are infections transmitted from person to person during the sexual intercourse. there are around of 24 sexual transmitted infections with a variety of symptoms or signs in the human organism.

The Infections can be transmitted during the sexual intercourse through vagina, anus and/or the mouth.

The Sexual transmitted diseases are known also as Sexual Transmitted Infections because some diseases do not cause any symptom in the body, and that is the reason why some specialist prefer to call them infections instead of diseases.

The common symptoms of STIs are very different in each person, but generalizing we can say that the most common signs of the infection are: irritation, bumps, itchiness, pain while urinating and/or unusual genital discharge either in men and in women.

The most common Sexual Transmitted Diseases are:

Chlamydia: It is a infection caused by the bacteria Chlamydia Trachomatis. It is one of the most reported infections transmitted sexually. This infection affects the urethra, the rectum, the eyes in women and men and the cervix in women. if this infection is not treated on time, it can cause fertility problems in women. the symptoms of the infection usually are not noticed by the infected person, but when the symptoms appear, they start between 1 and 3 weeks after the sexual exposure.

Genital warts are caused by subtypes of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and it may appear on the skin on the genitalia in the shape of warts, like white or flesh color or as cauliflower shape. the warts do not cause pain, but they may cause itchiness and sometimes are difficult to detect. In women, the HPV is associated with Cervical cancer and today, even it has been correlated as the cause of mouth and throat cancer.

Gonorrhea is a Sexual transmitted disease that can affect the Urethra, cervix, rectum, anus and throat in the individual. the symptoms, if they appear, will show between the day 1 or 14 after the exposure. the symptoms are pain while urinating, white discharge from the penis, unusual vaginal or anal discharge.

Hepatitis C causes the inflammation of the liver. the type C is a virus that is transmitted through sexual intercourse, blood transfusion and it causes permanent damage to the liver, and if it is not treated on time, it may cause death in the person.

Genital Herpes is caused by two types of the Herpes Simple Virus referred as Type 1 and 2. HSV type 2 affects the genitalia and the type 1 usually affects the mouth and lips. the HSV-2 is one of the most common viruses in the population of the world. the symptoms of the Herpes appear 2 to 7 days after the exposure and they can last up to 4 weeks. the symptoms of Herpes are itchiness and burning in the genital area; small blisters full of transparent liquid, and when they explode they leave painful sores that can get even more painful while urinating, specially in women; headaches; backaches and flu-like symptoms as well. After the first outbreak, the virus of the herpes stays in the nerves roots near to the place of its original outbreak and stays there until the person’s immunity is challenged, and a new outbreak will appear.

Syphilis is an infection caused by Treponema pallidum bacteria. This infection shows symptoms in the person after 3 months of being exposed to the bacteria. the common symptoms are non-painful blisters in the genitalia or mouth; inflammation of the lymphatic nodes in the groin area; fever and symptoms of having an infection as bodyaches.

Trichomoniasis is caused by the unicelular organism known as Trichomonas Vaginalis and this organism is transmitted during sexual intercourse. It can affect the vagina and the urethra in men and women. This STD does not show symptoms in the person but if they appear are mostly in women causing fetid and generous vaginal discharge.; pain during intercourse and pain while urinating.

The best method to prevent any Sexual Transmitted disease in sexually active populations is the correct use of the condom. It is important to take responsibility and act safe.

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Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease. It is one of the fastest growing STDs and any sexual activity with infected partner can cause Chlamydia. Most of us think that STDs are difficult to pass with oral sex. what is the truth with Chlamydia? let us find out.

Chlamydia- how does it spread?

Bacteria cause chlamydia. The bacteria can pass from the mucous membrane fluids to another person. If your mucous membrane comes in touch with infected mucous membrane, you may get Chlamydia. what is mucous membrane? The soft skin lining that you find in your mouth, on your genitals and inside the genitals and anus. Any sexual activity that brings you in contact with infected mucous membrane will transmit Chlamydia.

Chlamydia- what about oral sex?

It is believed that if mouth to vagina r mouth to penis contact is made, it is difficult to get Chlamydia, but not impossible. It applies to penis to mouth and vagina to mouth contact. It is rare but not impossible. Common transmission takes place through unprotected vaginal or anal sex.

Chlamydia- symptoms

In men, the symptoms may be- burning pain during urination, discharge from genitals, swollen testicles or pain in testicles, etc. in women, symptoms may include- burning during urination, discharge from vagina, lower back or abdominal pain, pain during sexual contact, and bleeding between the menstrual cycles. Most of the women do not show any symptoms. Also about half of the affected men do not show any symptoms. To learn more about Chlamydia, click here – Chlamydia- Treatment Chlamydia is an easily treatable disease if treated at an early stage. If allowed to progress, it can cause serious damage.

This article is only for informative purposes. this article is not intended to be a medical advise and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. please consult your doctor for your medical concerns. please follow any tip given in this article only after consulting your doctor. The author is not liable for any outcome or damage resulting from information obtained from this article.

Frequently asked Questions

1. QUESTION: How is Chlamydia transmitted?hello.

   I am a gay man that is currently in, what I thought, was a mutually monogamous relationship. I have just been treated for Chlamydia. My symptoms were noticed in my penis (slight burning and mucous discharge). My question is, how is chlamydia transmitted? If the bacteria was present in my penis, how was it transmitted there? could I have gotten it from penetrating my infected partner’s anus? could I have gotten it from my infected partner penetrating my anus and it travel to my penis? could I have gotten it by my infected partner performing oral sex on me? could I have gotten it from performing oral sex on my infected partner? (Is it like a cold, once the bacteria is in your body it can go anywhere and spread as such?) Because the relationship was suppose to be monogamous, we were having unprotected sex. I am also curious as to how he got it-if he was having unprotected sex with someone else (other than unprotected oral sex). thank you so much for your help-very little information exists about this in places I have looked online-especially specifically for a gay man!

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2. QUESTION: Men who love their girlfriends read this?say you have been with your gf for 2 yrs officially, you’ve known her since HS but reconnected about 2yrs after graduation. anyways, she had just come out of a serious relationship of 3 yrs, and was single and had one other sex partner in between that time (her ex and you).. after the first time you and her had sexual relations she found out she had Chlamydia, she was treated and had u treated just to be save since there was one unprotected encounter between the 2 of you. Nonethless, you stayed with her knowing it wasn’t her fault necessarily and began a real relationship.. After one year you moved in with her, and have been advancing the relationship more and more every day. She is madly in love with you and you tell her she is your other half.

   Well, back in Feb (after almost 1.5yrs together) and again in March you (the boyfriend) developed a rash on your genital area but we both blew it off b/c we were totally monogomous and thought it was actually from too much sex..Well, your girl friend eventually goes in for regular pap smear and mentions these rashes to her Dr just b/c she remembered wanted to verify it could have been from friction.. (your girlfriend hasn’t had any issues/rashes/symptoms of anything) but then she gets a call that the blood test they took as precaution came back pos. for herpes..

   Now, how would you handle that news being him in this situation. I have never cheated on him, I have had a limited amount of sex partners, I have never had symptoms, but I’m not blaming him. I’m just afraid he will blame this on me b/c of the past what happened. It very well could be from me, but it could be from him as well, as my Dr put it, ‘there is no way of knowing unless neither of you have ever had intercourse, or oral sex ever in your life’.. but i just think it’s strange he didn’t have any symptoms until Feb and I still haven’t had anything wrong down there.. I know it can lie dormant for months to yrs, I’ve been doing so much research so I can be educated when I break this news to him.. I plan on printing out facts about this condition and even taking him to a Dr appt with me after he calms down to have them explain all of this as well, sometimes its easier to believe the facts hearing from a Dr…. but I can’t help but be afraid he’s going to freak out, hate me and leave me. we need to support eachother through this. After all, it really is merely a viral skin condition that happens to affect an area people don’t want affected (it can actually be anywhere on your body legs, thighs, arms, face etc)

   I freaked out at first too so I understand if he will.. I just don’t want him to point the finger at me, who ever gave this to either of us, probably didn’t know they had it either.

   Can any males give me advice as to how u would handle this, please don’t be rude, and be serious and honest, but if it’s mean please go to another question b/c I’m very emotional about this still, thanks.

   • ANSWER: Relax!!!….first of all remember that ur actual problem is not ur disease but it is ur fear….& fear to loose ur love due to all that what u hav explained…u need to concentrate on the problem…& not on the emotions…because u have already countered ur emotions & hav understood ur mistake(may be unknowingly)…U want to lead a good life “WITH UR LOVE” & do not want to loose him at any cost…So for solving this problem u need to “DIRECTLY TALK” with ur love….gather some strength from ur within….request him to listen to u with a cool mind…explain him everything….tell him that u can justify him & prove him that this problem can be solved…only if he (ur love) supports you “EMOTIONALLY & PRACTICALLY” & u both can forget ur past & enjoy ur new life “ONCE AGAIN”….It may happen that after listening to you he may get angry & will not support you at all….but if he behaves so…then u need to tell him that u love him “GENUINELY & TRULY”… so u dont want to hide anything from him…because this is the truth which will definitely come out one day… tell him u dont want to build relation on the basis of false things….Request him to support you….If he loves you truly….m sure he’l turn upto you & will never leave u at any cost….bye…tc…

3. QUESTION: does syphilis, gonorrhea,herpes,aids,chlamydia,all four, or applies to none what goes with the right statement?1)causes bloody discharge2) can cause blindness or serious eye damage3) appears as blisters in the genital area.4) cannot be detected by a doctor.5) people who get it die.6) causes stunted growth7) affects the body with coughing and sneezing. the mother can infect her partner.9) affects both gay and straight people.10) lives in the nerve cells forever11) can cause stillbirths12) can enter the body during oral sex13) may show as a sore on a man’s penis14) can cause sterility15) women have very few symptoms of it16) infects babies in the birth canal.17) is treated with antibiotics18) can kill a newborn within a few days19) can cause infant pneumonia

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I believe I may have contracted herpes and chlamydia from someone. That's bad enough, but I'm worried if there might be something else (like HIV).

Yup, but herpes i think is coldsore like bumps . so they can be seen

yes,everyone body is different so people bodies show signs and others don't.the only way to truly know is to get tested