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Cla MIH dee ah — What is it? Who can get it? And why should teens be in the know about this common sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Test your chlamydia knowledge and spread the word, not the infection.


1.  Which group has the highest rates of chlamydia?
a) guys ages 14-18
b) girls ages 14-18
c) women and men under age 25
d) none of the above
Am I right?


2.  Chlamydia is caused by a type of bacteria. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Am I right?


3.  Only women can get chlamydia. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Am I right?


4.  What can greatly reduce your risk of getting chlamydia?
a) latex condoms
b) female condoms
c) abstinence
d) all of the above
Am I right?


5.  Some of the symptoms of chlamydia for women are
a) vaginal discharge
b) abdominal pain
c) pain during intercourse
d) no symptoms
e) all of the above
Am I right?


6.  The only way to know for sure if you have chlamydia is to get tested by a health care provider. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Am I right?


7.  There is no cure for chlamydia. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Am I right?


8.  I should not have sex while I'm being treated for chlamydia. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Am I right?


9.  . If I ignore chlamydia, it will go away. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Am I right?


To make an appointment for chlamydia testing or treatment at a Planned Parenthood health center near you, call 1-800-230-PLAN.

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