Mercedes Buchanan by

mlbuchanan01 — 2024-07-16 22:23:36 UTC

Chlamydia is an sexual transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis.

mlbuchanan01 — 2024-07-16 22:27:51 UTC

Chlamydia is diagnosed using a urine sample or by a swab of the vagina.

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Majority of men and women do not have any signs or symptoms. Men with Chlamydia may have a discharge from his penis. Men may also have a burning sensation while peeing.

mlbuchanan01 — 2024-07-16 22:34:08 UTC

Women with Chlamydia may have pain when urinating, unusual discharge from the vagina, and pain during sexual intercourse.

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Chlamydia can be cured with an antibiotic. The most commonly prescribed antibiotic is Doxycycline which is taken every day for a week.

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When a pregnant or breastfeeding woman is diagnosed with Chlamydia, her doctor will prescribe her with amoxicillin.

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Women who have Chlamydia while pregnant is in risk of giving the infection to the child during delivery. The newborn could develop conjunctivitis or pneumonia

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If Chlamydia goes untreated in women, women can develop pelvic inflammatory disease. This will lead to difficulty in becoming pregnant.

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In order to prevent Chlamydia, use condoms and get tested regularly.

mlbuchanan01 — 2024-07-16 22:46:22 UTC

Women 25 and younger are at higher risk of contracting Chlamydia.