Research Paper On Chlamydia

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Sexually transmitted diseases are an increasing public health concern worldwide. With the inadequate knowledge about safe sex, these diseases are transmitted around sexual partners usually without them knowing. Among these diseases, chlamydia is the most commonly reported sexually transmitted diseases among young adults and adolescents. With an immense total of 130 million new cases per year worldwide just in 2015, it is definitely certain that it would cause a serious public health concern. It would seem that the numbers could increase based on the latest progression. Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection among men and women. The studies indicate that chlamydia, when untreated, can cause severe damage such as pelvic inflammatory

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