trachomatis. Women who have chlamydia may experience any abnormal vaginal discharge. The bacteria infects a woman’s cervix and sometimes the urethra. When this happens it can cause pain or a burning sensation when they urinate or having to go very often. Men can show signs of discharge from the penis, and just like females they can experience that burning feeling as they use the bathroom too. “A minority of infected men develop epididymitis (with or without symptomatic urethritis), presenting with unilateral testicular pain, tenderness, and swelling.” (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015) If you or someone you know experience any of these symptoms and has had sexual contact with another recently, you should advised them to seek medical attention as soon as
trachomatis. Women who have chlamydia may experience any abnormal vaginal discharge. The bacteria infects a woman’s cervix and sometimes the urethra. When this happens it can cause pain or a burning sensation when they urinate or having to go very often. Men can show signs of discharge from the penis, and just like females they can experience that burning feeling as they use the bathroom too. “A minority of infected men develop epididymitis (with or without symptomatic urethritis), presenting with unilateral testicular pain, tenderness, and swelling.” (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015) If you or someone you know experience any of these symptoms and has had sexual contact with another recently, you should advised them to seek medical attention as soon as