Chlamydia - Surgery

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Surgery

Untreated chlamydia can cause complications, such as an abscess. Surgery may be used to drain or remove the abscess.

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Author: Sabra L. Katz-Wise
Ralph Poore
Medical Review: Renée M. Crichlow, MD - Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH - Infectious Disease
Last Updated: 01/18/2007

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