As a healthcare professional, I can tell you that while chlamydia is a serious bacterial infection that should be treated promptly, it is not typically life-threatening if caught and treated early. However, if
chlamydia is left untreated, it
can lead to severe complications. In women, this might include pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), which can cause chronic pelvic pain, ectopic pregnancy, and infertility. In men, it might lead to pain and swelling in one or both testicles, which could result in infertility.
It's important to note that having a
chlamydia infection that was cured does not provide immunity, so you
can contract the infection again. This is why it's crucial to practice safe sex and get tested regularly if you are sexually active.
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