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Chlamydial Infections  Teen information

Picture of Chlamydial Infections: This image displays a woman’s cervix with red erosions due to a chlamydial infection. Divider line
This image displays a woman’s cervix with red erosions due to a chlamydial infection.
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Signs and Symptoms
75% of women and up to 50% of men have no symptoms (asymptomatic). If symptoms occur, they are usually 1–3 weeks after becoming infected.

Women with infection of the genital tract (the mouth of the womb [cervix] or the urinary opening [urethra]) may have a yellow-white vaginal discharge, spotting between periods, fluid discharge from the urethra, or burning with urination. Other symptoms might include belly or low back pain, nausea, fever, or pain with sexual intercourse.

Men with infection may have pus or fluid from the opening of their penis (urethra) or itching or burning with urination.

Infection of the anus (rectum) presents with rectal pain, discharge, or bleeding.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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