Chlamydia trachomatis is an organism which has some of the characteristics of bacteria and some of viruses. In some cases, however, infection may become obvious only after several weeks or months, or the person may not have any symptoms at all. In men, the most common symptom is being asymptomatic. Less commonly, both men and women can get eye infections. You can also get sore throats from chlamydia if you have performed unprotected oral sex on someone with a chlamydia infection.
Anal sex can lead to chlamydia infections of the rectum, with diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and pain.
Sometimes, it can cause arthritis. Untreated chlamydial infection in men can spread to the prostate and epididymis, causing inflammation, pain, and possible infertility. Treatment with antibiotics, however is quite simple and effective. Both partners should receive treatment, even if one is showing no symptoms. If you are concerned that you might have contracted chlamydia, please see a practitioner at the Health Services.