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Chlamydia Prevention

Safe sexual practices and consistent condom use are important prevention measures to help decrease infection with chlamydia. In addition, sexually active individuals (in particular women with new or multiple sexual partners) should be periodically screened for chlamydia.

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Chlamydia Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
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Chlamydia Infections in Women
Conjunctivitis
Ectopic Pregnancy
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Review Date : 8/15/2003
Reviewed By : Daniel Levy, M.D., Ph.D., Infectious Diseases, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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