infections
Chlamydial Infections
Symptoms of Chlamydial Infections
Symptoms of a chlamydial infection vary depending on the species that is causing the infection. Most people who have a sexually transmitted chlamydial infection, especially women, have no symptoms. When symptoms are present, they vary by sex and location of infection: Womenmay have an abnormal vaginal discharge or a burning sensation while urinating. Menmay notice a burning sensation while urinating. Additionally, there may be a discharge from the penis and pain or swelling in one or both testicles. Men and womenwith a rectal infection may have rectal pain, discharge, and/or bleeding. People who have respiratory infections caused byC. pneumoniaemay have hoarseness and a sore throat before developing a cough. People infected withC. psittacimay have fever, severe headache, and cough. If women have an undiagnosed chlamydial infection of the reproductive system, it can cause Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) , which can cause serious, permanent damage to a woman's reproductive system. This damage can result in infertility or a life-threatening 