What you need to know

Chlamydia and Gonorrhea are bacteria that infects the mucous membranes of the the urethra, cervix,
rectum, and pharynx (throat).

• Spread via oral, anal, vaginal sex without use of a condom.
• Can cause sore throat, swollen glands/lymph nodes, abnormal vaginal and penile discharge, lower abdomen pain. pelvic pain, testicular pain, and pain with urination
• The most common reportable STIs.*
• 75% of those infected present with no symptoms, especially females
  • Most common cause of pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility (unable to conceive or become pregnant) in females and males
• Testing: urine or penile/vaginal swab
• Treatment: prescribed antibiotics
  • All unprotected sexual partner(s) should to be tested for other STIs and treated for chlamydia and gonorrhea, regardless if they have symptoms.

Resources

Refer to the Birth Control and Contraception page for testing and treatment services and resources.* Refer to the Sexually Transmitted Infection page for STI information and contraception use.