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The type of chlamydia that causes STDs in humans, Chlamydia trachomatis, only affects humans. Sheep do not carry it.

Sheep can carry a related bacterium called Chlamydophila abortus. This bacteria can infect humans, but is not sexually transmitted. You can get it if you are handling infected/aborted sheep or goat fetuses and placentas. The organism is excreted in body fluids including milk. Pregnant women are particularly at risk from handling aborted materials and drinking unpasteurised milk.

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