Chlamydia trachomatis is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that is spread through oral, vaginal, or anal intercourse. It affects both men & women and the infection seldom has any signs or symptoms in its early stages
Chlamydia symptoms are exhibited in the genital regions 
Mild chlamydia infections in the throat are often mistaken for the common cold
When symptoms do occur they are often mild. They include painful urination, discharge from the genitals, testicular pain for men, and pain during sexual intercourse for women
Testing for chlamydia is done through a urine PCR 
Prescription antibiotics are used for chlamydia treatment
Diagnosis requires a urine PCR test and swabbing of the infected areas (for women) to analyze for the presence of an infection. Treatment will involve prescription oral antibiotics
If left untreated, the infection may lead to complications such as infertility or pelvic inflammatory disease in women. Therefore, people who are sexually active or have multiple partners should receive regular screenings