Chlamydia Definition

Chlamydia Definition

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria. It is the most commonly reported infectious disease in the United States. Some strains of C. trachomatis can also cause trachoma, an infectious eye disease that can lead to blindness.

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