Chlamydia
Chlamydia
Chlamydia is a sexually transmissible infection that can affect both men and women. It is caused by bacterium. Many people who are infected with the bacterium do not have symptoms of infection but can still transmit the bacterium. Chlamydia can affect the urethra (the urine passage), cervix (the neck of the womb), rectum and anus, throat, and eyes. Chlamydia infection can result in complications, but it is preventable.
Notification
Chlamydia is a laboratory notifiable disease in NSW and must be reported by phone or mail as soon as possible after diagnosis to the local Public Health Unit (PHU).
Select your local PHU to obtain the correct notification form and notify your local PHU.