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That is correct. Of all carriers; approximately 80-90% of females with chlamydia and 80% of females with gonorrhea have no symptoms (see related link) and approximately 50% of men.

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Yes, both females and males can get chlamydia.


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Yes, that's possible. 80-90% of females and many males have no symptoms of chlamydia.


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How is chlamydia active in males?

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Does chlamydia come on suddenly or is it gradual process?

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