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Chlamydia


   
Chlamydia is the most common bacteria sexually transmitted disease (STD) reported in the United States. It is actually a group of different infections caused by different strains of the chlamydia bacterium. Chlamydia trachomatis causes various sexually transmitted diseases. It is a bacterial infection, acquired in the urinary and reproductive organs and is currently the most common STD.

Left untreated in women it can infect the cervix, cause sterility, scarring of the fallopian tubes and lead to pelvic inflammatory disease. Untreated in men it can cause sterility or infect the urethra, spermatic cord, prostrate and epididymis. The bacteria that cause the disease chlamydia can also lead to diseases such as Reiter’s syndrome and lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV).

Transmission
 
Vaginal intercourse, oral sex, anal sex. Body fluids can be carried on hands to eyes. Can be passed to an infant during the birthing process resulting in eye infections and pneumonia.
Protection
  Condoms with spermicidal foam cream or gel to limit the spread of chlamydia.
Symptons (Women)
  Up to 75% of infected women show no symptoms.
  Itching, burning in genitals.
  Greenish vaginal discharge.
  Pelvic pain.
Diagnosis
  Medical testing. Diagnosis without tests can be inaccurate.
Treatment
  Curable with prescribed antibiotics. Treatment for other STDs may not cure chlamydia.
Warnings
  If you’re sexually active have an annual test for chlamydia.
  Chlamydia-positive people must tell their partners, as often there are no symptoms or pain.


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