*Chlamydia trachomatis* can cause Nongonococcal urethritis. It also causes one of the most commonly diagnosed sexually transmitted infections, Chlamydia.  This bacterium can also cause an ocular disease, trachoma. The life cycle of *C. trachomatis* is shown below.

*Chlamydia trachomatis*

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease. It is associated with risks for multiple diseases like cervical cancer.

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- Bacterial vaginosis
- Gonorrhea
- Chlamydia
- Syphilis
- Chancroid

Bacterial Infections of the Reproductive System

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Bacterial vaginosis is an imbalance in the vaginal microbiota. There is no inflammation of the vagina in bacterial vaginosis.

Bacterial vaginosis

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease that is very common in individuals aged 15 to 24. 

Gonorrhea

Chlamydia (Sexually transmitted infection)

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease that is known to cause skin lesions but can progress to be a deadly disease.

Syphilis

Chancroid is a sexually transmitted disease that causes painful sores. 

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