How Chlamydia is Caught
Chlamydia infection
Chlamydia infection is caused by sexual contact with someone who is carrying the disease. Because it is common for someone who is infected with Chlamydia not to display symptoms, it is possible for Chlamydia to be passed on without knowing.
Sexually transmitted disease
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease and infection occurs during sexual contact with someone who is carrying the disease.
Chlamydia infection during sexual contact
Transmission of Chlamydia occurs during intimate sexual contact such as:
- Vaginal sex
- Anal sex
- Oral sex
- Genital contact
Chlamydia Symptoms
Find out about the symptoms of Chlamydia.
Facts about Chlamydia infection
Chlamydia can only be caught by sexual contact. Chlamydia is not caught through:
- Kissing or cuddling with a person who is infected with Chlamydia
- Shaking hands with a person who is infected with Chlamydia
- Using the same toilet seat as someone who is infected with Chlamydia
- Sharing baths or being in the same swimming pool as a person who is infected with Chlamydia.
- Using cups, plates or cutlery that been used by a person who is infected with Chlamydia
At home Chlamydia Tests
Easy to use home test for Chlamydia with fast results. Find out about the right Chlamydia home testing kit for you.
Chlamydia complications
Find out about Chlamydia infection, and complications that can develop as a result of contracting Chlamydia like pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility.
Chlamydia Treatment
Find out about Chlamydia treatment.
Chlamydia Prevention
Find out about preventing Chlamydia infection.
