A56.8: Sexually transmitted chlamydial infection of other sites

Bacteria occur everywhere in the environment. For example, bacteria can be transmitted by air or skin contact. Some bacteria cause disease when you come into contact with them. Other bacteria can also live on the skin or in the intestines without making us sick. However, you can be weakened by other medical conditions. In that case, you can also fall ill as a result of these otherwise harmless bacteria.

You have a disease as a result of the chlamydia at a specific site in your body.

There are diseases that are particularly transmitted during sex. These diseases are also called sexually transmitted diseases. They are usually caused by specific pathogens. The pathogens can for instance be transmitted via vaginal fluid or semen. The pathogens may also be transmitted from a sick mother to her new-born child when she gives birth.