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Chlamydia Trachomatis

kashariacunningham — 2024-11-23 19:04:31 UTC

Chlamydia Trachomatis is the bacterium that causes Chlamydia.

Symptoms seen in Women

kashariacunningham — 2024-11-23 19:08:46 UTC

In women, Chlamydia causes vaginal discharge, abnormal vaginal bleeding, painful cycles, lower abdominal pain, pus in urine, and pelvic pain.

Effect on Newborns

kashariacunningham — 2024-11-23 19:14:48 UTC

Newborns become infected with Chlamydia in the birth canal. Respiratory tract infections can occur in newborns. Trachoma, a form of conjunctivitis that causes blindness, is also possible in newborns. Newborns can suffer from eye infections, pneumonia, or low birth weight.

Long Term Effects for Women

kashariacunningham — 2024-11-23 19:57:28 UTC

If left untreated in women Chlamydia can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, fertility issues, and scarring to the uterine tubes.

Treatment

kashariacunningham — 2024-11-23 19:57:40 UTC

Chlamydia is easily treated with antibiotics, such as Doxycycline, Azithromycin, or Levofloxacin. Doxycycline is prescribed as 100 mg that should be taken orally 2 times a day for seven days. Azithromycin is prescribed as 1 g taken orally in a single dose. Levofloxacin is prescribed as 500 mg taken orally once everyday for seven days.

Chlamydia

kashariacunningham — 2024-11-23 19:59:52 UTC

Chlamydia is a common STI caused by bacteria. Chlamydia can be transmitted vaginally, orally, or through the anal. Chlamydia affects at least 3 million people annually in the United States.

Symptoms seen in Men

kashariacunningham — 2024-11-23 20:00:18 UTC

Chlamydia can often cause men to suffer from dysuria, urethral discharge, and testicular pain

Chlamydia Symptoms

kashariacunningham — 2024-11-24 01:31:23 UTC

For most people, Chlamydia causes no symptoms. If symptoms do occur, they may not appear until at least 3 weeks after exposure. The most common symptoms include vaginal or penile discharge, pelvic and testes pain, and painful urination.

Long Term Effects for Men

kashariacunningham — 2024-11-24 02:05:05 UTC

If left untreated in men, Chlamydia can lead epididymitis, infertility, and arthritis.

Facts & Statistics

kashariacunningham — 2024-11-24 02:51:48 UTC

Most common in younger people, aged 15 - 24 years old
The most frequently reported STI
4% of women and 2.5% of men were affected by Chlamydia in 2020
Young women are the most affected
100,000 newborns are affected each year
There is a 50% chance newborns born vaginally with be infected with Chlamydia