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====Men==== In men, those with a chlamydial infection show symptoms of infectious [[Urethritis|inflammation of the urethra]] in about 50% of cases.<ref name="NHS Chlamydia page"/> Symptoms that may occur include: a painful or burning sensation when urinating, an unusual discharge from the [[Human penis|penis]], [[Testicle|testicular]] pain or swelling, or fever. If left untreated, chlamydia in men can spread to the testicles causing [[epididymitis]], which in rare cases can lead to [[infertility|sterility]] if not treated.<ref name="NHS Chlamydia page"/> Chlamydia is also a potential cause of [[prostatitis|prostatic inflammation]] in men, although the exact relevance in prostatitis is difficult to ascertain due to possible contamination from urethritis.<ref name="urology">{{cite journal | vauthors = Wagenlehner FM, Naber KG, Weidner W | title = Chlamydial infections and prostatitis in men | journal = BJU International | volume = 97 | issue = 4 | pages = 687β690 | date = April 2006 | pmid = 16536754 | doi = 10.1111/j.1464-410X.2006.06007.x | s2cid = 34481915 | doi-access = free }}</ref>
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