Chlamydia is a bacterial STI that can be transmitted through vaginal, anal, or oral sex. Many people have no symptoms, but symptoms may include abnormal discharge or burning during urination and can appear 1-3 weeks after infection. Both men and women can be infected. Diagnosis is through a urine test or sample from the infected area. Treatment involves antibiotics and testing/treating all sexual partners. Prevention includes condom use and abstinence. UNH Health Services offers testing and treatment for chlamydia.

1. WHAT IS CHLAMYDIA?
A bacterial sexually transmitting infection (STI).
HOW DO YOU GET CHLAMYDIA?
During vaginal, anal, or oral sex.
SYMPTOMS:
No symptoms for most. For others, 1‐3 weeks after initial
infection.
SYMPTOMS IN WOMEN: abnormal vaginal discharge,
burning sensation when urinating, abdominal pain, low back
pain, nausea, fever, pain during intercourse, and bleeding
between menstrual periods.
SYMPTOMS IN MEN: discharge or itching from opening of
penis, a burning sensation while urinating. Pain and swelling
in testicles is also an uncommon symptom.
DIAGNOSIS:
A urine test or sample from the infected area.
TREATMENT:
Antibiotics. All sexual partners should be evaluated, tested,
and treated.
PREVENTION:
Use of condoms during sex. Abstinence.
UNH Health Services offers Chlamydia testing and
treatment. Call 862‐2856 to schedule an appointment.
www.unh.edu/health‐services