What is Chlamydia infection?

Chlamydia infection refers to a group of infectious diseases caused by various chlamydia species, with the main causative agents including Chlamydia pneumoniae, Chlamydia trachomatis, and Chlamydia psittaci. These chlamydial infections may cause various symptoms, such as headache, fever, and muscle pain in upper respiratory tract infections; fever and cough in pneumonia; foreign body sensation and itching in chlamydial conjunctivitis; frequent urination, urgency, and painful urination in urethritis; as well as chills, fever, and headache in psittacosis. Chlamydia infections can be transmitted through sexual contact or other routes. They are not considered serious infectious diseases, but complications may develop if left untreated. Preventive measures include the correct use of condoms, regular sexually transmitted disease screening, and maintaining good personal hygiene. If any suspected symptoms occur, timely medical attention is recommended.