{"id":4997,"date":"2025-09-11T13:17:37","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T06:17:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/?p=4997"},"modified":"2025-12-24T11:07:23","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T04:07:23","slug":"persistent-sore-throat-that-wont-go-away-do-not-ignore-it-you-might-have-chlamydia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/en\/persistent-sore-throat-that-wont-go-away-do-not-ignore-it-you-might-have-chlamydia\/","title":{"rendered":"Persistent Sore Throat That Won&#8217;t Go Away? Do Not Ignore It \u2013 You Might Have Chlamydia!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever had a sore throat that dragged on for weeks, visiting multiple doctors without finding the cause? Even antibiotics didn&#8217;t help?<\/p>\n<p>It is very likely that the culprit is not the flu, a virus, or common bacteria \u2013 but a sexually transmitted infection called Chlamydia.<\/p>\n<p>Chlamydia doesn&#8217;t just &#8220;hide&#8221; in the genital area. This bacterium can cause pharyngitis, sore throat, and even throat ulcers if you have engaged in oral sex. However, very few people\u2014including some doctors\u2014consider this when treating a sore throat.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s explore why Pharyngeal Chlamydia is so dangerous, and how to recognize, diagnose, and treat it correctly.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">N\u1ed9i dung trang<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/en\/persistent-sore-throat-that-wont-go-away-do-not-ignore-it-you-might-have-chlamydia\/#1_What_is_Chlamydia_Why_can_it_cause_a_sore_throat\" >1. What is Chlamydia? Why can it cause a sore throat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/en\/persistent-sore-throat-that-wont-go-away-do-not-ignore-it-you-might-have-chlamydia\/#2_Why_should_you_be_concerned_about_Chlamydia-related_pharyngitis\" >2. Why should you be concerned about Chlamydia-related pharyngitis?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/en\/persistent-sore-throat-that-wont-go-away-do-not-ignore-it-you-might-have-chlamydia\/#21_Is_it_a_common_sore_throat_or_Chlamydia\" >2.1. Is it a common sore throat or Chlamydia?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/en\/persistent-sore-throat-that-wont-go-away-do-not-ignore-it-you-might-have-chlamydia\/#22_Easily_Overlooked_Symptoms\" >2.2. Easily Overlooked Symptoms:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/en\/persistent-sore-throat-that-wont-go-away-do-not-ignore-it-you-might-have-chlamydia\/#3_Is_Chlamydia-related_pharyngitis_dangerous\" >3. Is Chlamydia-related pharyngitis dangerous?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/en\/persistent-sore-throat-that-wont-go-away-do-not-ignore-it-you-might-have-chlamydia\/#4_How_to_know_if_you_have_Chlamydia_in_the_throat\" >4. How to know if you have Chlamydia in the throat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/en\/persistent-sore-throat-that-wont-go-away-do-not-ignore-it-you-might-have-chlamydia\/#5_How_is_Chlamydia_in_the_throat_treated\" >5. How is Chlamydia in the throat treated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/en\/persistent-sore-throat-that-wont-go-away-do-not-ignore-it-you-might-have-chlamydia\/#6_How_to_prevent_it\" >6. How to prevent it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/en\/persistent-sore-throat-that-wont-go-away-do-not-ignore-it-you-might-have-chlamydia\/#7_You_May_Not_Know\" >7. You May Not Know<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/en\/persistent-sore-throat-that-wont-go-away-do-not-ignore-it-you-might-have-chlamydia\/#8_Conclusion\" >8. Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_Chlamydia_Why_can_it_cause_a_sore_throat\"><\/span><b>1. <strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"1\">What is Chlamydia? Why can it cause a sore throat?<\/span><\/strong><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Chlamydia, or Chlamydia disease, was recorded very early, dating back to ancient Egypt. However, it was not officially recognized as a sexually transmitted infection and its serious complications were not clearly defined until the 1970s of the 20th century. Thanks to advances in testing, the disease is now effectively diagnosed and treated.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chlamydia is one of the most common <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/stis-hieu-biet-va-phong-ngua-cac-benh-truyen-nhiem-qua-duong-tinh-duc\/\">sexually transmitted infections (STI)<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"4\">worldwide, caused by the bacterium\u00a0<\/span><i><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"5\">Chlamydia trachomatis<\/span><\/i><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"6\">. It is most commonly found in the genital area and anus, but this bacterium can also attack the mouth and throat area when there is oral sex, especially in the group of men who have sex with men (MSM).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Chlamydia in the throat is virtually asymptomatic. However, the bacteria silently persists, causing chronic pharyngitis, spreading to others \u2013 and if left untreated, can affect overall health.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/images\/Chlamydia_share.jpg\" alt=\"Chlamydia Infections | Chlamydia | Chlamydia Symptoms | MedlinePlus\" width=\"4096\" height=\"2730\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Why_should_you_be_concerned_about_Chlamydia-related_pharyngitis\"><\/span>2. Why should you be concerned about Chlamydia-related pharyngitis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_Is_it_a_common_sore_throat_or_Chlamydia\"><\/span>2.1. Is it a common sore throat or Chlamydia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When a sore throat persists, people usually think of pharyngitis caused by viruses, bacteria, tonsillitis, the flu, or environmental factors (smoke, dust, air conditioning, etc.). However, there is another form of pharyngitis that many people often overlook: pharyngitis caused by Chlamydia infection. When the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis invades the throat lining, it causes a series of persistent and unpleasant symptoms that are often mistaken for common pharyngitis, leading to incorrect treatment and ineffectiveness.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have unprotected oral sex (do not use condoms or a dental dam).<\/li>\n<li>Have multiple or new sexual partners with an unknown STI status.<\/li>\n<li>Have a partner who has been diagnosed with or is suspected of having Chlamydia or other STIs.<\/li>\n<li>Have a history of infection or treatment for sexually transmitted diseases.<\/li>\n<li>Have a sore throat that lasts despite treatment with common antibiotics.<\/li>\n<li>Frequently engage in oral sex, especially in the group of men who have sex with men (MSM). Oral sex includes oral-penile, oral-vaginal, and oral-anal sex.<\/li>\n<li>You should consider the possibility that you might have Chlamydia-related pharyngitis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22_Easily_Overlooked_Symptoms\"><\/span>2.2. Easily Overlooked Symptoms:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Chlamydia is often called the &#8220;silent disease&#8221; because the majority of infected people (about 70% of women and 50% of men) do not have any obvious symptoms. Specifically, Chlamydia in the throat shows almost no symptoms, making it very difficult to know if you have a Chlamydia infection in the throat or mouth. Chlamydia in the mouth and throat can take 1\u20133 weeks for symptoms to appear after sexual contact. This is another reason why many people do not connect their symptoms to this infection.<\/p>\n<p>Common and easily confused symptoms of Chlamydia-related pharyngitis include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dull, persistent sore throat: A sensation of burning, dryness, itching, or discomfort in the throat lasting for weeks, even months, that does not improve with common antibiotics.<\/li>\n<li>Pain when swallowing (odynophagia): A sensation of pain and obstruction when swallowing food or saliva.<\/li>\n<li>Swollen tonsils, white spots appearing at the back of the throat or on the tonsils.<\/li>\n<li>Mouth pain, mouth sores, bad breath, increased oral secretions.<\/li>\n<li>Red rash or ulcers in the mouth and throat: In some cases, small red patches or ulcers may appear in the mouth and throat wall.<\/li>\n<li>Swollen lymph nodes: Lymph nodes in the neck may be enlarged and tender.<\/li>\n<li>Mild fever or fatigue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In reality, many doctors do not consider an STI when a patient complains of a sore throat \u2013 unless they specifically ask about oral sex. <strong>Some people only discover a Chlamydia infection when:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The sore throat does not heal despite prolonged treatment.<\/li>\n<li>Their sexual partner is diagnosed with Chlamydia or another STI.<\/li>\n<li>They are incidentally screened during a general STI check-up.<\/li>\n<li>Therefore, if you have these symptoms, especially after unprotected oral sex, ask questions and seek professional medical advice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Is_Chlamydia-related_pharyngitis_dangerous\"><\/span>3. Is Chlamydia-related pharyngitis dangerous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chlamydia in the mouth can sometimes lead to secondary oral infections. Because the body has to focus on fighting Chlamydia, it will be less capable of fighting off other infections that cause gum diseases like gingivitis and periodontitis. Toothache, bleeding gums, and tooth loss are among the complications of these diseases. A bigger concern is that people with oral Chlamydia can transmit the disease to others. Depending on the affected body part, if left untreated, Chlamydia can lead to complications such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chronic, prolonged pharyngitis that reduces quality of life.<\/li>\n<li>Untreated, prolonged Chlamydia-related pharyngitis increases the risk of superinfection with many other common bacteria, increasing complications and making treatment more difficult.<\/li>\n<li>Pharyngitis from the upper respiratory tract can spread to the lower respiratory tract, such as pneumonia.<\/li>\n<li>In rare cases, it can spread to the blood, causing blood poisoning (sepsis), or may cause arthritis, hepatitis, and generalized body aches.<\/li>\n<li>Spread to others during sexual contact before treatment.<\/li>\n<li>Increased risk of contracting HIV and other STIs.<\/li>\n<li>Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), ectopic pregnancy in women.<\/li>\n<li>Epididymitis, urethral stricture in men.<\/li>\n<li>Infertility in both men and women.<\/li>\n<li>Conjunctivitis, pneumonia-lung infection in newborns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Chlamydia in the throat can be misdiagnosed as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pharyngitis caused by common viruses or bacteria.<\/li>\n<li>Tonsillitis.<\/li>\n<li>Oral candidiasis (thrush).<\/li>\n<li>Mouth ulcers, canker sores.<\/li>\n<li>Pharyngitis due to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).<\/li>\n<li>Or even throat cancer if there is a persistent ulcer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This leads to the patient receiving incorrect treatment, causing the disease to be prolonged, constantly relapsing, and making the condition more severe with heavier complications.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_How_to_know_if_you_have_Chlamydia_in_the_throat\"><\/span>4. How to know if you have Chlamydia in the throat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chlamydia cannot be detected just by looking or conducting a regular throat examination. Specific tests are needed for accurate diagnosis.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>NAAT (Nucleic Acid Amplification Test)\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li>As an NAAT method, PCR testing for Chlamydia has high sensitivity and specificity, making it the gold standard for diagnosis.<\/li>\n<li>Test sample: throat swab (not blood). In addition, specimens can be taken from other suspected sites such as: vulvar, vaginal, cervical, urethral discharge and urine, or anal discharge.<\/li>\n<li>It is also possible to test simultaneously for Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and some other STI agents in the same specimen.<\/li>\n<li>Results are typically available within 1\u20133 days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Other Tests: Although less common, other methods such as cell culture or enzyme immunoassay (EIA) may also be used, but they take longer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You should get tested if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You have a persistent sore throat of unknown cause.<\/li>\n<li>You have had unprotected oral sex.<\/li>\n<li>You have a partner with an STI.<\/li>\n<li>You want a comprehensive routine sexual health check-up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4059\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4059\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4059 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/xet-nghiem-chlamydia.jpg\" alt=\"Vi\u00eam h\u1ecdng k\u00e9o d\u00e0i do Chlamydia. X\u00e9t nghi\u1ec7m th\u1ebf n\u00e0o?\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/xet-nghiem-chlamydia.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/xet-nghiem-chlamydia-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/xet-nghiem-chlamydia-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/xet-nghiem-chlamydia-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4059\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>X\u00e9t nghi\u1ec7m Chlamydia v\u00e0 c\u00e1c ph\u01b0\u01a1ng ph\u00e1p x\u00e9t nghi\u1ec7m ph\u1ed5 bi\u1ebfn \u0111\u1ec3 t\u00ecm ra nguy\u00ean nh\u00e2n g\u00e2y b\u1ec7nh k\u00e9o d\u00e0i<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_How_is_Chlamydia_in_the_throat_treated\"><\/span>5. How is Chlamydia in the throat treated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chlamydia can be completely cured with antibiotics. Timely and correct treatment according to the regimen is very important to prevent complications and spread. Oral Doxycycline remains the preferred and effective drug for Chlamydia infection today. For pregnant women, Doxycycline is contraindicated and should be replaced with oral Azithromycin.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Important Notes on Treatment:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li>Do not self-treat: Self-medication or non-adherence to the regimen can lead to treatment failure and increased risk of drug resistance.<\/li>\n<li>Partner Treatment: All sexual partners within 60 days before diagnosis also need to be tested and treated to prevent reinfection and spread of the disease.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid Sexual Intercourse: Patients should abstain from all sexual activity until both they and their partner have completed treatment and the symptoms have completely disappeared (usually 7 days after the single-dose antibiotic or after completing the 7-day course)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_How_to_prevent_it\"><\/span>6. How to prevent it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Preventing Chlamydia is key to controlling the spread of the disease and protecting individual health. Effective prevention measures include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Practicing Safe Sex:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li>Use a condom or dental dam during oral sex.<\/li>\n<li>Limit the number of sexual partners and avoid sex with new partners of unknown history.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Timely Screening and Treatment:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li>Regular STI testing.<\/li>\n<li>Chlamydia screening for pregnant women.<\/li>\n<li>Seek immediate treatment if you or your partner are diagnosed with Chlamydia, and adhere to the doctor&#8217;s regimen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Education and Awareness:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li>Have an open discussion with your partner about your STI history and testing before sexual activity. Proactively choose safe partners and agree with your partner on the use of protective measures during sex.<\/li>\n<li>Understanding STIs and how to prevent them is crucial<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Using Doxy-PEP<\/strong>: Doxycycline taken once within 72 hours after condomless oral, anal, or vaginal sex can be used as post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). The CDC recommends that certain groups should be counseled that Doxy-PEP can be used to prevent certain STIs. These groups include:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li>Men who have sex with men (MSM).<\/li>\n<li>Transgender women (TGW) who have had a bacterial STI (specifically syphilis, Chlamydia, or gonorrhea) in the past 12 months or have had condomless oral, anal, or vaginal sex.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Do not self-treat without medical indication.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_You_May_Not_Know\"><\/span>7. You May Not Know<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Many people are co-infected with Chlamydia and Gonorrhea. Even HPV when having unprotected oral sex.<\/li>\n<li>Untreated Chlamydia-related pharyngitis will silently persist, causing complications and spread.<\/li>\n<li>Taking a throat swab for testing is the most effective and accurate method to determine if you have Chlamydia in the throat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Conclusion\"><\/span>8. Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A sore throat may be a common issue that few people pay attention to. However, a persistent, unresolving sore throat, especially if you have had unprotected oral sex, is no longer a minor issue, and you should consider the possibility of Chlamydia-related pharyngitis. Chlamydia is a completely curable disease, but the consequences of neglect can be very serious. Your health is your most precious asset, so take care of it properly. Do not hesitate to get tested \u2013 do not wait until complications arise. Be proactive in seeking medical help, testing, and timely treatment to protect your health and the health of those you love. Just a simple test can help you know for sure, get early treatment, and protect the health of yourself and your loved ones.<\/p>\n<p><em><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is written by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/doi-ngu\/bac-si-vo-nguyen-duy-hoa\/\">BS. CKI. V\u00f5 Nguy\u1ec5n Duy Ho\u00e0,<\/a><\/strong> <\/span><\/i>a specialist in General Surgery, Urology, and Andrology.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><b>Reference<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> About Chlamydia<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/chlamydia\/about\/index.html#cdc_disease_basics_testing_screening-testing-and-diagnosis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/chlamydia\/about\/index.html#cdc_disease_basics_testing_screening-testing-and-diagnosis<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sexually Transmitted Infections Treatment Guidelines, 2021 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/std\/treatment-guidelines\/STI-Guidelines-2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/std\/treatment-guidelines\/STI-Guidelines-2021.pdf<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Updated recommendations for the treatment of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis and Treponema pallidum (syphilis), and new recommendations on syphilis testing and partner services<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iris.who.int\/bitstream\/handle\/10665\/378213\/9789240090767-eng.pdf?sequence=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/iris.who.int\/bitstream\/handle\/10665\/378213\/9789240090767-eng.pdf?sequence=1<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Quy\u1ebft \u0111\u1ecbnh 5169\/Q\u0110-BYT 2021 h\u01b0\u1edbng d\u1eabn ch\u1ea9n \u0111o\u00e1n v\u00e0 \u0111i\u1ec1u tr\u1ecb b\u1ec7nh Chlamydia Trachomatis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thuvienphapluat.vn\/van-ban\/The-thao-Y-te\/Quyet-dinh-5169-QD-BYT-2021-huong-dan-chan-doan-va-dieu-tri-benh-Chlamydia-Trachomatis-494083.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/thuvienphapluat.vn\/van-ban\/The-thao-Y-te\/Quyet-dinh-5169-QD-BYT-2021-huong-dan-chan-doan-va-dieu-tri-benh-Chlamydia-Trachomatis-494083.aspx<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Oral (Throat) Chlamydia: Symptoms and Causes<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/chlamydia-in-throat-symptoms-causes-pictures-5206122\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/chlamydia-in-throat-symptoms-causes-pictures-5206122<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever had a sore throat that dragged on for weeks, visiting multiple doctors without finding the cause? Even antibiotics didn&#8217;t help? It is very likely that the culprit is not the flu, a virus, or common bacteria \u2013 but a sexually transmitted infection called Chlamydia. Chlamydia doesn&#8217;t just &#8220;hide&#8221; in the genital area. 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