Preventive Medicine: Chlamydia, Osteoporosis

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This article includes an overview of the separate medical conditions of chlamydia infection and osteoporosis. At first, the writer presents a general introduction to the chlamydia infection. This is followed by an examination into the symptoms and diagnosis of this medical condition. The writer discusses treatment for the infection and looks into follow up of the treatment. The writer then applies a similar examination to the condition of osteoporosis.

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"Chlamydia is a curable sexually transmitted disease caused by bacteria called Chlamydia trachomalis. It can be contracted during oral vaginal or anal sexual contact with an infected partner. The bacteria live in vaginal fluid or semen. The infection may move inside the body if not treated and infect the cervix fallopian tubes and urinary canal. It can cause pelvic inflammatory disease. Chlamydia can sometimes occur without producing symptoms. Symptoms usually occur one to three weeks after infection. There may be an abnormal discharge of mucus ... "

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