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Infection Risk=High | Health Consequences = High

Chlamydia infection is an extremely common sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. Chlamydia infection is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections worldwide. Many individuals who have a chlamydial infection are without symptoms and may not realize they are infected. In men infection can cause a white discharge from the penis with or without a burning sensation during urination. Whilst easily treated, if left untreated, chlamydial infections can cause serious reproductive and other health problems with both short-term and long-term consequences.

Infection Risk=High | Health Consequences = High

Gonorrhea, (the clap) is one of the two most common sexually transmitted infections along with chlamydia. This infection is caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. The usual symptoms in men are a burning sensation with urination and penile discharge. Women may show no symptoms at all or may have have vaginal discharge and pelvic pain. In both men and women, left untreated, it may spread locally leading to inflammation of the epididymis or pelvic inflammatory disease or spread through the body affecting joints and heart valves.