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Chlamydia symptoms

Chlamydia is an infection of the genital tract. Germs called bacteria cause it. Early on, chlamydia infections often cause few or no symptoms. If you get symptoms, they usually start 5 to 14 days after you've been exposed to chlamydia germs. The symptoms may be mild.

Signs and symptoms may include:

  • Painful urination, which may feel like burning.
  • Pain in the lower part of the stomach area, also called the abdomen.
  • Lower back pain.
  • Fever.
  • Vaginal discharge.
  • Discharge from the penis.
  • Vaginal pain during sex.
  • Bleeding between periods.
  • Testicle pain or swelling.
  • Rectal pain, discharge or bleeding.