Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacterium, Chlamydia trachomatis. Even though symptoms of chlamydia are usually mild or absent, serious complications that cause irreversible damage, including infertility and damage to a woman’s reproductive organs can occur “silently” before a woman ever recognizes a problem. Chlamydia also can cause discharge from the penis of an infected man.

FACT SHEETS:

American Social Health Association

Centers for Disease Control Fact Sheet

New York State Fact Sheet

WHO CAN I CONTACT AT THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ABOUT CHLAMYDIA?

Call the Office of Communicable Diseases at 401-222-2577

FOR INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSIS & TREATEMENT IN RI

STD Treatment at Whitmarsh House

FOR INFORMATION ON CHLAMYDIA RATES IN RI

What Are The Chlamydia Rates In Rhode Island?

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STD/STI Factsheets
An A-Z List of Sexually Transmitted Diseases/Infections