Clinical Diagnosis · Reproductive System · Medium
Chlamydia
Meaning: The most commonly diagnosed bacterial sexually transmitted infection in the UK.
In practice: Frequently asymptomatic; untreated cases can cause pelvic inflammatory disease and trigger reactive arthritis.
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