A74: Other diseases caused by chlamydiae
A74.9: Chlamydial infection, unspecified
Chlamydial infection, unspecified, refers to an infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. This bacterium is sexually transmitted and is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections worldwide. It can cause infections in the genital tract of both men and women, as well as the rectum, throat, and eyes. Symptoms often are not noticeable, but may include pain, discharge or bleeding. If left untreated, the infection can cause serious long-term health problems, such as pelvic inflammatory disease in women and epididymitis in men, which are conditions that can lead to infertility. Though the infection can be present without showing signs, testing and diagnosis are simple, often requiring only a urine test or swab.
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