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Chlamydia (caused by Chlamydia trachomatis) and gonorrhea (caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae) spread when infected secretions or tissue come into contact with susceptible mucous membranes. Transmission can occur even without ejaculation.

• Sexual contact: Both infections can spread through vaginal, anal, or oral sex without a condom or other barrier with someone who has the infection.
• Vaginal and anal exposure: Transmission can occur when infected secretions contact the vagina, cervix, urethra, or rectum.
• Oral sex: Giving oral sex to someone with an infection can result in an infection of the throat.
• During childbirth: A pregnant person can pass either infection to their baby during delivery. This can cause a serious eye infection and, with chlamydia, pneumonia in the newborn.
• Sex toys or eye contact: Sharing sex toys that have not been washed or covered with a new condom can spread infection. Infected genital fluid transferred to the eye can also cause conjunctivitis.

Key Takeaway: These infections are not spread through ordinary everyday contact such as hugging, shaking hands, sharing food, drinks or utensils, using toilet seats, swimming pools, hot tubs or towels, or through coughing or sneezing.

These bacteria infect the mucous membranes of the reproductive tract and urinary system. They cause local inflammation, cellular damage, and mucosal discharge. If untreated, the infection migrates deeper into the reproductive organs. In females, it moves from the cervix to the uterus and fallopian tubes. In males, it can spread to the epididymis (the tube that stores sperm). Both infections increase susceptibility to acquiring or transmitting HIV.

Many infections are asymptomatic—up to 70% of females and 50% of males with chlamydia show no signs at all. When symptoms do appear, they typically occur 1 to 3 weeks after exposure:

• Pain or burning during urination.
• Abnormal discharge from the vagina or penis (yellow, green, or cloudy).
• Painful or swollen testicles (in males).
• Lower abdominal or pelvic pain and bleeding between periods or after sex (in females).
• Rectal symptoms: Pain, discharge, or bleeding if infected anally.
• Sore throat: If infected via oral sex.

Testing too soon can miss an early infection. The exact window depends on the test, sample site, and local service, but many sexual-health services recommend waiting about two weeks after a specific exposure for routine chlamydia and gonorrhea screening if you have no symptoms.

• Routine testing: For an asymptomatic check after a specific exposure, testing at about two weeks provides a practical window for both infections.
• Symptoms: Do not wait for the two-week window if you develop painful urination, unusual discharge, pelvic pain, testicular pain or swelling, rectal symptoms, or another concern. Seek testing promptly.
• A partner tests positive: Seek care promptly if a sexual partner tells you they have chlamydia or gonorrhea. A healthcare professional can advise on testing and whether treatment should begin before results are available.
• An early negative test: If you test before the recommended window and receive a negative result, ask a healthcare professional whether and when you should repeat the test.
• After treatment: CDC guidance recommends retesting about three months after treatment because repeat infection is common, even when treatment was completed.

Key Takeaway: The two-week window is general guidance—not a reason to delay care. Seek advice now if you have symptoms, know that a partner tested positive, are pregnant, or are otherwise concerned, and follow the timing recommended by your local healthcare service.

Skipping testing allows silent infections to progress into severe, permanent health issues:

• Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID): In females, untreated infections can cause scarring in the fallopian tubes, leading to chronic pelvic pain, ectopic pregnancy (a life-threatening condition), and permanent infertility.
• Infertility in Males: Infection can cause epididymitis, which can impair fertility or cause chronic testicular pain.
• Transmission to Newborns: An infected mother can pass the bacteria to her baby during childbirth, causing severe eye infections or pneumonia.
• Disseminated Gonococcal Infection (DGI): In rare cases, gonorrhea enters the bloodstream, spreading to joints and skin, causing arthritis and severe lesions.
• Continuous Transmission: Without testing, individuals unknowingly pass the infection to sexual partners.

Key Takeaway: Both infections are easily diagnosed via a simple swab test, and both are curable with targeted antibiotics. Regular screening is recommended for anyone sexually active with new or multiple partners.

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The current workflow is designed around vaginal and meatal swabs. The final sample types and instructions will depend on clinical validation, regulatory clearance, and the product version available in your region.

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