Chlamydia

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: Douglas Dana
Sabra L. Katz-Wise
Ralph Poore		Last Updated: March 9, 2007
Medical Review: Renée M. Crichlow, MD - Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH - Infectious Disease
Donald Sproule, MD, CM, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine

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