Question

Which complication is specifically associated with untreated Chlamydia trachomatis infection?

Options

• Ectopic pregnancy

• Cervical cancer

• Liver cirrhosis

• Meningitis in newborns

Answer 1

Untreated Chlamydia trachomatis infection can lead to scarring and stricturing of the fallopian tubes, resulting in ectopic pregnancy (fertilized egg implanting outside the uterus). This occurs as a result of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) complications.