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Chlamydia trachomatis is the pathogen that causes chlamydia.

Chlamydia trachomastis is a human bacterial pathogen. It can cause infections during sexual contact or during childbirth. The Sexually transmitted disease is typically asymptomatic, but can lead to sterility in women if left untreated. If the bacteria is transferred to the eyes it can sometimes lead to blindness in adults or newborn children. The bacterial infection can be treated with a variety of commonly available antibiotics.

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