https://padlet.com/qpj2725ccf/aouol5kk4fh7drbp Chlamydia en-us 2023-04-12 22:39:03 UTC 2025-11-23 01:11:12 UTC hello@padlet.com qpj2725ccf https://padlet.com/qpj2725ccf/aouol5kk4fh7drbp/wish/2552201760 Chlamydia is a STI, Sexual Transmitted Infection, and is caused by a bacterial infection known as Chlamydia Trachomatis. ]]> 2023-04-12 22:50:51 UTC https://padlet.com/qpj2725ccf/aouol5kk4fh7drbp/wish/2552201760 qpj2725ccf https://padlet.com/qpj2725ccf/aouol5kk4fh7drbp/wish/2552207542 Chlamydia can happen in both men and women. This infection can cause long term infertility issues and can damage the females' reproductive system.]]> 2023-04-12 23:01:53 UTC https://padlet.com/qpj2725ccf/aouol5kk4fh7drbp/wish/2552207542 qpj2725ccf https://padlet.com/qpj2725ccf/aouol5kk4fh7drbp/wish/2552207763 Young females are more susceptible to contract Chlamydia.]]> 2023-04-12 23:02:19 UTC https://padlet.com/qpj2725ccf/aouol5kk4fh7drbp/wish/2552207763 qpj2725ccf https://padlet.com/qpj2725ccf/aouol5kk4fh7drbp/wish/2552211149 Individuals that are at risk for this disease are the ones that are sexual active, whether it be through oral, anal or vaginal sex. ]]> 2023-04-12 23:08:34 UTC https://padlet.com/qpj2725ccf/aouol5kk4fh7drbp/wish/2552211149 qpj2725ccf https://padlet.com/qpj2725ccf/aouol5kk4fh7drbp/wish/2552212241  Condoms do not 100% protect you from contracting Chlamydia.]]> 2023-04-12 23:10:44 UTC https://padlet.com/qpj2725ccf/aouol5kk4fh7drbp/wish/2552212241 qpj2725ccf https://padlet.com/qpj2725ccf/aouol5kk4fh7drbp/wish/2555291181 Chlamydia is only contagious with one-to-one contact.]]> 2023-04-15 13:06:03 UTC https://padlet.com/qpj2725ccf/aouol5kk4fh7drbp/wish/2555291181 qpj2725ccf https://padlet.com/qpj2725ccf/aouol5kk4fh7drbp/wish/2555945554 Chlamydia can cause premature birth, meaning the baby can come before due date or expected. With the mother carrying this infection and giving vaginal birth the baby can be given a ocular infection (conjunctivitis) or can contract pneumonia and will need to be treated with an antibiotic. ]]> 2023-04-16 18:58:55 UTC https://padlet.com/qpj2725ccf/aouol5kk4fh7drbp/wish/2555945554 qpj2725ccf https://padlet.com/qpj2725ccf/aouol5kk4fh7drbp/wish/2555946381 Chlamydia nickname is "the clam".

]]> 2023-04-16 19:00:51 UTC https://padlet.com/qpj2725ccf/aouol5kk4fh7drbp/wish/2555946381 qpj2725ccf https://padlet.com/qpj2725ccf/aouol5kk4fh7drbp/wish/2555953939 70%-90% of women and women with the infection have no symptoms.]]> 2023-04-16 19:18:37 UTC https://padlet.com/qpj2725ccf/aouol5kk4fh7drbp/wish/2555953939 qpj2725ccf https://padlet.com/qpj2725ccf/aouol5kk4fh7drbp/wish/2555966672 You can get Chlamydia more than one time]]> 2023-04-16 19:49:12 UTC https://padlet.com/qpj2725ccf/aouol5kk4fh7drbp/wish/2555966672 qpj2725ccf https://padlet.com/qpj2725ccf/aouol5kk4fh7drbp/wish/2555967015 With proper treatment the infection can be cleared within 2 weeks.]]> 2023-04-16 19:50:07 UTC https://padlet.com/qpj2725ccf/aouol5kk4fh7drbp/wish/2555967015 qpj2725ccf https://padlet.com/qpj2725ccf/aouol5kk4fh7drbp/wish/2555967881 Symptoms differ in men and women.]]> 2023-04-16 19:51:57 UTC https://padlet.com/qpj2725ccf/aouol5kk4fh7drbp/wish/2555967881 qpj2725ccf https://padlet.com/qpj2725ccf/aouol5kk4fh7drbp/wish/2555968825 Chlamydia was named a STI in 1970's but wasn't notifiable until 1988.]]> 2023-04-16 19:54:02 UTC https://padlet.com/qpj2725ccf/aouol5kk4fh7drbp/wish/2555968825 qpj2725ccf https://padlet.com/qpj2725ccf/aouol5kk4fh7drbp/wish/2555973113 Even though studies show that some of those that have Chlamydia never show symptoms, but here are some symptoms that do show...
Men:
- Burning sensation when urinating
- Discharge from Penis
- swelling/pain in testicles

Women:
- Vaginal Discharge
- Burning Sensation when urinating]]> 2023-04-16 20:04:09 UTC https://padlet.com/qpj2725ccf/aouol5kk4fh7drbp/wish/2555973113 qpj2725ccf https://padlet.com/qpj2725ccf/aouol5kk4fh7drbp/wish/2555979828 Chlamydia is an infection that can be cleared up and is treatable. With prescribed antibiotics it can take up to a week or two to clear. These are two Common antibiotics that are given... 
    1. Doxycycline - can take up to 7 Days to clear. 
    2. Azithromycin - taken as a single dose, and first choice for pregnant women.

If untreated, this infection can cause a big risk to your health. It is also preferred that there be no intercourse for at least a week when starting the antibiotic.  


]]> 2023-04-16 20:19:34 UTC https://padlet.com/qpj2725ccf/aouol5kk4fh7drbp/wish/2555979828 qpj2725ccf https://padlet.com/qpj2725ccf/aouol5kk4fh7drbp/wish/2555983911 If untreated, some long-term effects of Chlamydia can be Pelvic Inflammation, Chronic Infertility, Epididymitis, Reactive Arthritis, & Ectopic Pregnancy. In men, long-term effects can be swelling of the testicles.]]> 2023-04-16 20:29:16 UTC https://padlet.com/qpj2725ccf/aouol5kk4fh7drbp/wish/2555983911 qpj2725ccf https://padlet.com/qpj2725ccf/aouol5kk4fh7drbp/wish/2555989950 The name derived from Greek meaning cloak-like mantle.]]> 2023-04-16 20:42:55 UTC https://padlet.com/qpj2725ccf/aouol5kk4fh7drbp/wish/2555989950