Chlamydia In History

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The number of people infected with Chlamydia in the United States is thought to approximate over four million people, with 1.3 men infected to every woman. Chlamydia infection is caused by direct contact with the infected mucous membranes and secretions in the genitals, mouth and throat. It is very contagious.

75% of women with Chlamydia have no obvious symptoms and for those who do exhibit symptoms, they usually appear 1-3 weeks after exposure to the disease. This gives a woman who is sexually active a lot of time to spread the Chlamydia infection to other people with whom she is sexually active, especially if she is practising unsafe sex.

Symptoms of Chlamydia include a burning sensation when urinating, unusual sores or rashes, an unusual vaginal discharge, abdominal pain, painful sexual intercourse and bleeding between periods.

If a woman experiences any of these symptoms, she should immediately stop having sex and consult a health care specialist and get the all clear before resuming her sex life.

In some women, if the Chlamydia infection isn't treated early enough it can damage her fallopian tubes. The tubes then stop working properly and can become completely blocked thus making her sterile.

If anyone has been treated for Chlamydia, they should notify all their sexual partners so they can also consult a health care provider and have any necessary treatment. This reduces the risk of sex partners developing severe complications from Chlamydia infection and also reduces their risk of becoming re-infected. Sexual intercourse must be avoided by all infected people until they have completed their treatment for Chlamydia.

The more sexual partners you have, the more likely you are to be exposed to Chlamydia infection. You also don't have to be promiscuous to contract Chlamydia. You only need to have unprotected sex with one person who has the Chlamydia infection and you are very liable to contract it yourself.

Diagnostic tests for Chlamydia are very easy nowadays, and include giving a sample of vaginal secretions with a result in less than thirty minutes. If detected early enough, Chlamydia can be treated with no difficulty with antibiotics.

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