Sexually transmissible infections due to chlamydia

**Definition:** An infection with the gram-negative intracellular bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. This infection may be asymptomatic or characterised by fever, painful urination, urinary urgency, dyspareunia, vaginal bleeding or discharge, pain in the abdomen in females and by fever, urethritis, painful urination, discharge from the penis, swollen or tender testicles in males. Transmission is by anal, vaginal, or oral sex. Confirmation is by identification of Chlamydia trachomatis.

**Exclusions:** - Chlamydia trachomatis dacryoadenitis - Trachoma