Chlamydia causes | PGI Nov 2017 Preparations MCQ

Chlamydia causes 

A. Infertility 
B. Pneumothorax 
C. Pelvic Inflamatorydisease 
D. Cong. malformation in fetus
E. Miscarriage

Answer. A. Infertility; (C) Pelvic Inflamatory disease :

* Chlamydiacauses infertility due to tubal scaring.

• It causes pelvic inflammatory disease by ascending intraluminal spread from low

genital tract.

* It causes upper respiratory infections pneumonitis. 

• Infection during pregnancy associated with premature delivery and postpartum

endometritis.