&lt;h1 aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chlamydia in Hong Kong&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Chlamydia is often called a &quot;silent&quot; infection since many infected individuals do not experience symptoms, and the infection can go undetected for an extended period. Regular screening for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is vital in Hong Kong to identify chlamydia, as symptoms may take days or weeks to manifest.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;A &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://aidsconcern.org.hk/en/young-people-stds-infection-rate-hits/#:~:text=The%20STD%20infection%20rate%20of,in%20Hong%20Kong%20was%201.4%25.&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;survey revealed&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; that 11% of the respondents were infected with STDs, with young women having a higher infection rate of 17.5% compared to 5.1% in young men. The primary STDs observed were gonorrhoea and chlamydia.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Antibiotics are effective in treating Chlamydia, and treatment can begin based on clinical suspicion even before receiving test results if infection is suspected. However, confirmation is necessary before initiating treatment.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;If you suspect or have been diagnosed with Chlamydia, you must ensure your sexual partner is tested and treated. During treatment, it is advised to abstain from sexual activities to prevent reinfection or transmission. Untreated Chlamydia infections can result in severe, long-term complications.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 aria-level=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How is Chlamydia Transmitted?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Chlamydia is a bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. It can be transmitted through vaginal, anal, or oral sexual contact with an infected partner. It&#39;s also possible for pregnant women with chlamydia to pass the infection on to their unborn child.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;STDs Commonly Associated with Chlamydia&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Some of the top STDs commonly associated with Chlamydia in Hong Kong include:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-leveltext=&quot;?&quot; data-font=&quot;Symbol&quot; data-listid=&quot;1&quot; data-list-defn-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;335552541&amp;quot;:1,&amp;quot;335559684&amp;quot;:-2,&amp;quot;335559685&amp;quot;:720,&amp;quot;335559991&amp;quot;:360,&amp;quot;469769226&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;Symbol&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;469769242&amp;quot;:[8226],&amp;quot;469777803&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;left&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;469777804&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;?&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;469777815&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;hybridMultilevel&amp;quot;}&quot; aria-setsize=&quot;-1&quot; data-aria-posinset=&quot;1&quot; data-aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/gonorrhoea-hong-kong&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Gonorrhoea&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/strong&gt; Another typical bacterial STD that frequently co-occurs with chlamydia is gonorrhoea, which is a result of the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-leveltext=&quot;?&quot; data-font=&quot;Symbol&quot; data-listid=&quot;1&quot; data-list-defn-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;335552541&amp;quot;:1,&amp;quot;335559684&amp;quot;:-2,&amp;quot;335559685&amp;quot;:720,&amp;quot;335559991&amp;quot;:360,&amp;quot;469769226&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;Symbol&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;469769242&amp;quot;:[8226],&amp;quot;469777803&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;left&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;469777804&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;?&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;469777815&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;hybridMultilevel&amp;quot;}&quot; aria-setsize=&quot;-1&quot; data-aria-posinset=&quot;2&quot; data-aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/syphilis-hong-kong&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366; text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;Syphilis&lt;/span&gt;:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Treponema pallidum is the bacterium that causes the bacterial infection known as &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/syphilis&quot;&gt;syphilis&lt;/a&gt;, which can progress through several stages and result in serious health issues if left untreated.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-leveltext=&quot;?&quot; data-font=&quot;Symbol&quot; data-listid=&quot;1&quot; data-list-defn-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;335552541&amp;quot;:1,&amp;quot;335559684&amp;quot;:-2,&amp;quot;335559685&amp;quot;:720,&amp;quot;335559991&amp;quot;:360,&amp;quot;469769226&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;Symbol&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;469769242&amp;quot;:[8226],&amp;quot;469777803&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;left&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;469777804&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;?&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;469777815&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;hybridMultilevel&amp;quot;}&quot; aria-setsize=&quot;-1&quot; data-aria-posinset=&quot;3&quot; data-aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Genital herpes&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; is a viral STD that results from the herpes simplex virus (HSV), and it causes painful sores or blisters in the genital area.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-leveltext=&quot;?&quot; data-font=&quot;Symbol&quot; data-listid=&quot;1&quot; data-list-defn-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;335552541&amp;quot;:1,&amp;quot;335559684&amp;quot;:-2,&amp;quot;335559685&amp;quot;:720,&amp;quot;335559991&amp;quot;:360,&amp;quot;469769226&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;Symbol&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;469769242&amp;quot;:[8226],&amp;quot;469777803&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;left&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;469777804&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;?&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;469777815&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;hybridMultilevel&amp;quot;}&quot; aria-setsize=&quot;-1&quot; data-aria-posinset=&quot;1&quot; data-aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; HPV is a viral infection that is highly prevalent and can cause &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/genital-warts&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;genital warts&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/span&gt;or lead to an increased risk of certain types of cancer.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-leveltext=&quot;?&quot; data-font=&quot;Symbol&quot; data-listid=&quot;1&quot; data-list-defn-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;335552541&amp;quot;:1,&amp;quot;335559684&amp;quot;:-2,&amp;quot;335559685&amp;quot;:720,&amp;quot;335559991&amp;quot;:360,&amp;quot;469769226&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;Symbol&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;469769242&amp;quot;:[8226],&amp;quot;469777803&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;left&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;469777804&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;?&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;469777815&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;hybridMultilevel&amp;quot;}&quot; aria-setsize=&quot;-1&quot; data-aria-posinset=&quot;2&quot; data-aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Trichomoniasis:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Trichomonas vaginalis is a parasite that causes the STD trichomoniasis, which can affect both men and women.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-leveltext=&quot;?&quot; data-font=&quot;Symbol&quot; data-listid=&quot;1&quot; data-list-defn-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;335552541&amp;quot;:1,&amp;quot;335559684&amp;quot;:-2,&amp;quot;335559685&amp;quot;:720,&amp;quot;335559991&amp;quot;:360,&amp;quot;469769226&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;Symbol&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;469769242&amp;quot;:[8226],&amp;quot;469777803&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;left&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;469777804&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;?&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;469777815&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;hybridMultilevel&amp;quot;}&quot; aria-setsize=&quot;-1&quot; data-aria-posinset=&quot;3&quot; data-aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus):&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; HIV is a viral infection that attacks the immune system, leading to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) if not correctly managed with antiretroviral therapy.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-leveltext=&quot;?&quot; data-font=&quot;Symbol&quot; data-listid=&quot;1&quot; data-list-defn-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;335552541&amp;quot;:1,&amp;quot;335559684&amp;quot;:-2,&amp;quot;335559685&amp;quot;:720,&amp;quot;335559991&amp;quot;:360,&amp;quot;469769226&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;Symbol&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;469769242&amp;quot;:[8226],&amp;quot;469777803&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;left&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;469777804&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;?&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;469777815&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;hybridMultilevel&amp;quot;}&quot; aria-setsize=&quot;-1&quot; data-aria-posinset=&quot;4&quot; data-aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hepatitis B:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Although primarily transmitted through blood and bodily fluids, hepatitis B can also be transmitted through sexual contact.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;It is essential to remember that the prevalence of STDs can change over time, and preventive measures, such as safe sex practices and regular screenings, are crucial in reducing the transmission and impact of these infections. If you are concerned about STDs, it&#39;s best to consult a healthcare professional for personalised advice and &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/std-testing&quot;&gt;STD screening&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 aria-level=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h2 aria-level=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chlamydia in the Eye (Chlamydial Conjunctivitis)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Chlamydia can cause conjunctivitis (pink eye) and other eye infections. The bacteria can be transmitted through sexual contact, hand-to-eye contact, or contaminated towels or washcloths. Symptoms may include redness and swelling of the conjunctiva, watery discharge from the eye, sensitivity to light, blurred vision, and itching or burning sensations in the eye.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2 aria-level=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h2 aria-level=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What are the Common Symptoms of Chlamydia?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Chlamydia is often asymptomatic, but it can still cause severe health complications. Symptoms may not manifest for weeks after having sex with an infected partner. Common symptoms include pain during urination, abnormal vaginal or &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/penile-discharge&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366; text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;penile discharge&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, rectal pain or discharge, painful sexual intercourse, bleeding after sex, and testicular pain in men.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;It is essential to be aware of the differences in how it presents for each gender.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 aria-level=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h3 aria-level=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In Female:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Chlamydia in females can lead to cervicitis, an inflammation of the cervix.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Symptoms may include &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/vaginal-discharge&quot;&gt;abnormal vaginal discharge&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, pain or burning sensation during urination, lower abdominal pain, pain during sexual intercourse, bleeding between periods or after sex, and itching or discomfort in the genital area.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;In some cases, Chlamydia in females may be asymptomatic, meaning no noticeable symptoms are present. Regular screening is crucial to detecting the infection early.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 aria-level=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h3 aria-level=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In Male:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Chlamydia in males can cause urethritis, an inflammation of the urethra.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Symptoms may include &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/penile-discharge&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366; text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;penile discharge&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, pain or a burning sensation during urination, testicular pain or swelling, and itching or discomfort in the genital area.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Like in females, chlamydia in males can also be asymptomatic, making regular screening essential for detection.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 aria-level=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Anal and Throat Symptoms&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Chlamydia can infect not only the genital and urinary areas but also the rectum and throat, primarily through oral or anal sexual contact. The symptoms of chlamydia in these areas may include:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h4 aria-level=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Anal Symptoms&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-leveltext=&quot;?&quot; data-font=&quot;Symbol&quot; data-listid=&quot;3&quot; data-list-defn-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;335552541&amp;quot;:1,&amp;quot;335559684&amp;quot;:-2,&amp;quot;335559685&amp;quot;:720,&amp;quot;335559991&amp;quot;:360,&amp;quot;469769226&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;Symbol&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;469769242&amp;quot;:[8226],&amp;quot;469777803&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;left&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;469777804&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;?&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;469777815&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;hybridMultilevel&amp;quot;}&quot; aria-setsize=&quot;-1&quot; data-aria-posinset=&quot;1&quot; data-aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Rectal pain or discomfort.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-leveltext=&quot;?&quot; data-font=&quot;Symbol&quot; data-listid=&quot;3&quot; data-list-defn-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;335552541&amp;quot;:1,&amp;quot;335559684&amp;quot;:-2,&amp;quot;335559685&amp;quot;:720,&amp;quot;335559991&amp;quot;:360,&amp;quot;469769226&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;Symbol&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;469769242&amp;quot;:[8226],&amp;quot;469777803&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;left&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;469777804&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;?&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;469777815&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;hybridMultilevel&amp;quot;}&quot; aria-setsize=&quot;-1&quot; data-aria-posinset=&quot;2&quot; data-aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Rectal discharge.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-leveltext=&quot;?&quot; data-font=&quot;Symbol&quot; data-listid=&quot;3&quot; data-list-defn-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;335552541&amp;quot;:1,&amp;quot;335559684&amp;quot;:-2,&amp;quot;335559685&amp;quot;:720,&amp;quot;335559991&amp;quot;:360,&amp;quot;469769226&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;Symbol&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;469769242&amp;quot;:[8226],&amp;quot;469777803&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;left&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;469777804&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;?&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;469777815&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;hybridMultilevel&amp;quot;}&quot; aria-setsize=&quot;-1&quot; data-aria-posinset=&quot;3&quot; data-aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Bleeding from the rectum.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-leveltext=&quot;?&quot; data-font=&quot;Symbol&quot; data-listid=&quot;3&quot; data-list-defn-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;335552541&amp;quot;:1,&amp;quot;335559684&amp;quot;:-2,&amp;quot;335559685&amp;quot;:720,&amp;quot;335559991&amp;quot;:360,&amp;quot;469769226&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;Symbol&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;469769242&amp;quot;:[8226],&amp;quot;469777803&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;left&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;469777804&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;?&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;469777815&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;hybridMultilevel&amp;quot;}&quot; aria-setsize=&quot;-1&quot; data-aria-posinset=&quot;3&quot; data-aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Itching or irritation around the anus.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-leveltext=&quot;?&quot; data-font=&quot;Symbol&quot; data-listid=&quot;3&quot; data-list-defn-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;335552541&amp;quot;:1,&amp;quot;335559684&amp;quot;:-2,&amp;quot;335559685&amp;quot;:720,&amp;quot;335559991&amp;quot;:360,&amp;quot;469769226&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;Symbol&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;469769242&amp;quot;:[8226],&amp;quot;469777803&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;left&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;469777804&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;?&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;469777815&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;hybridMultilevel&amp;quot;}&quot; aria-setsize=&quot;-1&quot; data-aria-posinset=&quot;3&quot; data-aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Feeling the need to have a bowel movement more frequently than usual.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h4&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Throat Symptoms&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-leveltext=&quot;?&quot; data-font=&quot;Symbol&quot; data-listid=&quot;2&quot; data-list-defn-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;335552541&amp;quot;:1,&amp;quot;335559684&amp;quot;:-2,&amp;quot;335559685&amp;quot;:720,&amp;quot;335559991&amp;quot;:360,&amp;quot;469769226&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;Symbol&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;469769242&amp;quot;:[8226],&amp;quot;469777803&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;left&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;469777804&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;?&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;469777815&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;hybridMultilevel&amp;quot;}&quot; aria-setsize=&quot;-1&quot; data-aria-posinset=&quot;3&quot; data-aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Redness and inflammation of the throat.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-leveltext=&quot;?&quot; data-font=&quot;Symbol&quot; data-listid=&quot;2&quot; data-list-defn-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;335552541&amp;quot;:1,&amp;quot;335559684&amp;quot;:-2,&amp;quot;335559685&amp;quot;:720,&amp;quot;335559991&amp;quot;:360,&amp;quot;469769226&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;Symbol&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;469769242&amp;quot;:[8226],&amp;quot;469777803&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;left&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;469777804&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;?&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;469777815&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;hybridMultilevel&amp;quot;}&quot; aria-setsize=&quot;-1&quot; data-aria-posinset=&quot;3&quot; data-aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Difficulty swallowing.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-leveltext=&quot;?&quot; data-font=&quot;Symbol&quot; data-listid=&quot;2&quot; data-list-defn-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;335552541&amp;quot;:1,&amp;quot;335559684&amp;quot;:-2,&amp;quot;335559685&amp;quot;:720,&amp;quot;335559991&amp;quot;:360,&amp;quot;469769226&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;Symbol&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;469769242&amp;quot;:[8226],&amp;quot;469777803&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;left&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;469777804&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;?&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;469777815&amp;quot;:&amp;quot;hybridMultilevel&amp;quot;}&quot; aria-setsize=&quot;-1&quot; data-aria-posinset=&quot;3&quot; data-aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Tonsillitis-like symptoms include swollen tonsils and white spots on the throat.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Sore throat.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;It&#39;s important to note that Chlamydia infections in the rectum and throat can also be asymptomatic. As a result, regular STD testing is crucial, especially for individuals who engage in oral or anal sexual activities with an infected partner, to detect and treat these infections.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Suppose you suspect you may have been exposed to Chlamydia or are experiencing any symptoms in the genital, anal, or throat areas. In that case, it is essential to consult a healthcare professional for proper diagnosis and &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/chlamydia&quot;&gt;treatment of chlamydia&lt;/a&gt;. Early detection and treatment are crucial to preventing complications and further transmission of the infection.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Complications of Chlamydia&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Untreated Chlamydia infections can lead to complications such as fever and pain in the tubes attached to the testicles (epididymitis), infection in the rectum, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in women, and an increased risk of acquiring or transmitting HIV.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2 aria-level=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chlamydia Testing in Hong Kong&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Chlamydia testing involves collecting samples from the infected area, including urine or swabs from the cervix, penis, rectum, or throat. PCR testing is commonly used for Chlamydia diagnosis. Learn more about &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/PULSExpress&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PULSExpress Services for Express STD Testing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Treatment for Chlamydia&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/std-treatment&quot;&gt;Chlamydia can be effectively treated with antibiotics&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, and retesting after treatment is advisable, especially if there is a new sexual partner or uncertainty about the partner&#39;s treatment status. Repeat infections are not uncommon, so sexual partners need to be tested, treated, and abstain from sexual activity during treatment until both partners are cured.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2 aria-level=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Doxy PEP (Post-Exposure Preventative Treatment)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DoxyPEP&lt;/strong&gt;, a post-exposure preventative treatment, shows promise, particularly for individuals meeting specific criteria. It significantly reduces the risk of chlamydia and syphilis acquisition, offering an additional tool for STI prevention.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Chlamydia testing, screening, and treatment are available at all &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PULSE clinics in Hong Kong&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;. If you have any concerns, &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/contact-us&quot;&gt;please get in touch with our STD clinic&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; or &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;make an appointment online&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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