Marcia has just learned from her gynecologist that she has a chlamydia infection. He advises her to immediately begin antibiotic therapy. Marcia learns that without treatment she runs an increased risk of

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Chlamydia can cause inflammation and scarring that can lead to infertility in women. Antibiotic therapy can help prevent this complication. While cervical cancer has been linked to some strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), it is not directly caused by chlamydia. There is no evidence to suggest that chlamydia increases the risk of uterine cancer, and kidney damage is not a well-established complication of the infection.

Marcia Has Just Learned from Her Gynecologist That She Has