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Chlamydia
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Chlamydia

Cause

Chlamydia is caused by bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis. The 15 varieties of C. trachomatis cause a range of diseases, from sexually transmitted infections (STIs) to a leading cause of infectious blindness, trachoma.


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  • Sexually Transmitted Infections
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  • Global Research in Uganda
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    See Also

  • Sexually Transmitted Infections
  • Sexually Transmitted Infections News Releases
  • Global Research in Uganda
  • Related Links

    View a list of links for more information about chlamydia.