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CHLAMYDIA
ABSTRACT -
Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted disease among men and women caused by a bacteria called Chlamydia Trachomatis. As the symptoms of this infection are not easy to detect, it spreads and affects sexual partners very easily. The treatment is not difficult but, if it is left untreated it can lead to serious health issues.
CAUSES -
- Unprotected vaginal, anal or oral sex with infected individual.
- Air droplets coming after coughing or sneezing
- Avoid using infected individual’s commode
- Don’t share sauna and swimming pool with infected people
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS -
- Abdominal pain
- Vaginal discharge which is foul-smelled and yellowish in color
- Bleeding between periods and after intercourse
- Low-grade fever
- Painful intercourse
- Burning sensation while urination
- Swelling in the vaginal area
- Penile discharge in men
- Testicle pain and swelling
DIAGNOSIS -
Diagnosis is usually recommended to –
- Women of age 20 and above
- Pregnant women
- High-risk males and females after intercourse
Tests include –
- CDC Screening test
- Urine test
- Swab to get a sample from the vagina for testing.
TREATMENT -
- Antibiotics and other Medications It gets cured within one to two weeks after treatment. Although, there can be a difficulty in getting pregnant if this disease is left untreated.
PREVENTION –
- Abstain from intercourse while on medication
- Use latex condoms
- Dental dam while having oral sex
- Regular screening
EPIDEMIOLOGY -
- More prevalent in women than men.
- Generally affects the people between the age group of 15 – 24 years.
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