Pregnant mothers may pass the infection to her baby during childbirth. Postnatal complications may include eye infections and pneumonia. It is the most common cause of nongonococcal urethritis in men. Transmission Chlamydia is usually transmitted by direct contact of mucous membranes during vaginal, oral, or anal sex. Newborns acquire the infection by contact with cervical secretions while passing through the birth canal.
People can spread it to different parts of their own bodies with their hands.
Adolescents to college aged individuals are the most likely to become infected. Signs and Symptoms Signs of chlamydia are rare, especially in the early stages. Women may experience bleeding between periods, fever, abdominal pain, dysuria, or thick yellow vaginal discharge. Men may experience dysuria, testicular pain, or white penile discharge. Problems Without treatment, chlamydia can cause serious problems.