Chlamydia is a disease caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. This disease can be transmitted through sexual contact with an infected individual. This disease is called the silent disease and so in many cases this condition may not have any associated symptoms. This disease affects as many as 3 million individuals yearly in America. In Chlamydia oral infection is often observed along with other symptoms including vaginal and penile discharge.

Prolonged Chlamydia infection can result in complications such as pelvic inflammatory disease and this can cause damage to reproductive organs along with infertility. The symptoms associated with this condition may be mild in some cases. The common symptoms in this condition include pain during urination along with low fever and increased frequency of urination. In Chlamydia oral infection may be observed when the infection is transmitted through oral sex with an infected person.

In Chlamydia oral infection may include throat problems such as sore throat. The other symptoms associated with this condition include abdominal pain along with lower back pain. Women may also experience irregular bleeding and pain following sexual intercourse. Treatment of Chlamydia is extremely important and lack of treatment can result in complications.

The bacteria that result in Chlamydia can be transmitted through the mucus membrane. Contact with infected mucus membrane causes transmission of the infection. This mucus membrane is located in the mouth along with the genital areas. So with Chlamydia oral infection may be observed when a person performs oral sex on an infected individual.

The symptoms associated with this condition are observed after 1 to 3 weeks following the infection. It is advisable for individuals observing these symptoms to get tested so as to detect a possible Chlamydia infection. The sexual partners of a person suffering from Chlamydia should also be treated for this infection. Using condoms before indulging in sexual contact including oral sex is crucial to avoid this infection.