Chlamydia - what is Chlamydia trachomatis and what symptoms does it cause?

Chlamydia is one of the most sexually transmitted diseases. Infection with Chlamydia trachomatis most often causes inflammation of the cervical canal or urethra, but can also lead to conjunctivitis or pneumonia. In the treatment of chlamydia, antibiotics from the group of macrolides available in a pharmacy are used. Home tests are available in pharmacies to detect Chlamydia trachomatis infection on their own.