Chlamydia is an infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. It's one of the ... It can also be passed on to the eye by a hand moistened with infected secretions, and to a newborn ...

known as chlamydia trachomatis that causes inflammation or conjunctivitis in the eye. The disease presents with redness, tearing and discharge. Recurrent infection causes scarring on the underside ...