Chlamydia infection is a bacterial infection that is transmitted from one person to another while sharing sexual intimacy. Chlamydia is considered as one of the most common STDs (sexually transmitted disease) that affects app. 1 million U.S. population. On an average, it has been observed that app. 5% of adult’s population and 10% of female adolescent population is infected from the disease. Chlamydia infection is commonly found in below mentioned groups:

• African Americans
• People living in urban areas
• Young adults
• Thos people who are having lower economic and social status.

The infection is mainly caused due to bacteria. Bacteria known as Chlamydia trachomatis spreads from one body to another if a person is sexually active or involved with an infected person. Bacteria transmit to another body by undertaking anal, vaginal or anal sex. If a pregnant mother is infected from the disease, the chances are quite high that infection may pass from mother to child during vaginal childbirth.

It is advised that if you are sexually active, then reduce the chances of getting infected from the Chlamydia infection by using condoms. If possible, then do go for a Chlamydia test every year as a precautionary measure.