Definition: An infection caused by
the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. Most often transmitted through
sexual activity or contact with semen, vaginal fluid, or
blood.
Common Misspellings: clamidia, chylamidia,
clamedia, klamidia
From Tracee Cornforth, former About.com Guide
Updated December 23, 2003
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