A diagnosis must be made by a physician. Testing may be done on a urine sample or preferably by collecting a sample of fluid from the male's penis or female's cervix. Treatment consists of taking an antibiotic prescription from your physician. It is important that all the medication be taken. In addition, sexual intercourse should be avoided during treatment.
Infertility is a possible result of an untreated infection.
During birth the infection can be passed to the newborn causing pneumonia or eye infections. Use condoms properly. Condoms provide some protection from Chlamydia and other STD's. Use a latex condom lubricated with spermicide with each act of intercourse. Know your partner.