Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group

Copyright Date: 2022

Edition Date: 2022 Release Date: 01/15/22

Pages: 64 pages

ISBN: 1-499-47219-6

ISBN 13: 978-1-499-47219-6

Dewey: 616.9

LCCN: 2021031847

Dimensions: 24 cm.

Subject Heading:
Chlamydia infections. Juvenile literature.
Chlamydia. Juvenile literature.
Sexually transmitted diseases. Juvenile literature.
Chlamydia infections.
Chlamydia.
Sexually transmitted diseases.

Language: English

Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references (page 60) and index.

Reading Level: 7.0

Interest Level: 9-12

Guided Reading Level: Z

Chlamydia trachomatis (C. trachomatis), better known as chlamydia, is the most common sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria in the United States. Chlamydia is sometimes called the "hidden infection" because the C. trachomatis bacterium invades a single cell and hides there, gaining energy from the cell. This STI is easy to treat with antibiotics, but many of the people who have it show no symptoms at all, which is one reason it is so common. Left untreated, chlamydia can lead to complications. Readers will find a wealth of information about the infection, including the science behind the illness, how to treat it, and of course, how to avoid it. Sidebars and detailed diagrams help readers make the most of this essential guide to sexual health.