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Chlamydia
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the infection diagnosed?
The provider may suspect a chlamydia infection after taking a medical history and performing an examination. The provider may take a sample of material from the infected area to be checked in the laboratory for the organisms that cause the infection. For a cervical infection, this would involve a pelvic examination and a culture of material from the surface of the cervix. Cultures can also be done of the urethra, rectum, throat, eyes, or other body sites.