None may be dismissed as harmless. Here is a brief summary of some of the more dangerous STD's. A bacterial infection that frequently can go on for a long time without producing symptoms. As many as four million Americans may contract it by contact with infected mucous membranes. When symptoms are present, they include a clear discharge, painful urination and abdominal pain.
Treatment is with antibiotics taken several times a day for at least a week.
All sexual partners should be treated to prevent reinfection. Chlamydia cannot be taken lightly. Even though the symptoms may be very mild, it could result in infertility. Chlamydia may also result in infertility in the male. It is estimated that some 30 million American have the disease with some 800,000 new cases each year.