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Chlamydia (cont.)

When to Seek Medical Care

When to call the doctor

  • Abdominal pain
  • Discharge from the penis or vagina
  • Pain with urination
  • Frequent trips to the bathroom to urinate
  • Sexual contact with an infected person: Most often, a sexual partner is informed about a chlamydial infection, and this is the first indication of the presence of the disease. All partners of an infected person should be treated to prevent the spread of the infection back and forth.
When to go to the hospital

Chlamydial infections can develop into serious medical conditions if not treated.

  • Men: Fever, discharge from the penis, and painful urination may signal an infection, which may involve inflammation of the testicles. Men with these symptoms need to go to a hospital's emergency department immediately for treatment.


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