The term NGU usually refers to symptoms in men, while chlamydia describes the condition in women. Babies born to infected women may suffer eye, ear, genital and lung infections.
Serious infection can be fatal to an infant.
In men, untreated NGU can cause epididymitis, an inflammation of the male reproductive system that may result in infertility. It is most common among teenagers and young adults. Ejaculation is not necessary for the disease to be spread. Where symptoms are present, they may resemble those of gonorrhea. Symptoms usually appear anywhere from a week to a month after sexual contact.