What symptoms can chlamydia cause in males?

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In males, a chlamydia infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis primarily manifests as nongonococcal urethritis and epididymitis.1

The most prominent symptom is a gonorrhea-like discharge from the penis. Additionally, individuals may experience painful urination, although this symptom is typically less severe than that associated with gonorrhea. These symptoms generally appear one to four weeks following exposure through sexual intercourse.1

Because these symptoms can mimic other infections, it is medically important to distinguish chlamydia from gonorrhea during the diagnostic process.1