Chlamydia infections can be caused by a variety of factors. There is a kind of chlamydial infection that can be spread about by sneezing and coughing, and there is another one that birds can pass on to us humans. However, the most common kind of chlamydia infections is the sexually-transmitted disease that can occur in both men and women.

This kind of chlamydia infection gets transmitted by engaging in oral, vaginal, or sexual contact with someone who is infected. It may cause serious complications like penile discharge or infertility. It can also bring about infections in newborn babies of mothers afflicted with this kind of disease. Due to the fact that symptoms of this disease are mild and sometimes even non-existent, it may take some time before the individuals who have this infection may realize that they already have it. For females, symptoms include pain in the lower abdomen, vaginal discharge, a burning feeling that accompanies urination, and vaginal irritation. When this goes untreated, it can cause scarring of the fallopian tubes and serious, recurring pelvic pain, which can lead to infertility.

Fortunately for those who have gotten this infection detected from early on, treatments for chlamydia infections can be done easily and symptoms may be abated in just a span of 7 to 10 days. The treatment will only involve antibiotics and sexual partners of those infected should be notified so they can get themselves treated as well-- even if they are not exhibiting any symptoms-- so that the occurrence of the infection can be prevented or stopped.