Chlamydia

There are several types of chlamydia bacteria that cause several diseases in human beings and also some animals, they also could lead to severe complications if left unmanaged.

Chlamydia

Chlamydia is a type of bacteria that causes many infections, yet they’re one of the most common causes of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Chlamydia might affect anyone who is sexually active.

Causes of chlamydia

Chlamydia transmits through any type of sexual connection, and it also transmits from the pregnant mother to her fetus.

Symptoms of chlamydia

In many cases, chlamydia doesn’t cause any symptoms, and the symptoms might appear within a few weeks and sometimes after three months of being infected.

Symptoms in women:

• White, yellow, or grey discharge, which might be smelly.
• Increased need to urinate.
• Pain or burning during urinating.
• Pus in the urine.
• Itching and burning in the vagina and surrounding area.
• Painful periods.
• Bleeding between the periods.
• Pain during intercourse.
• Dull pain in the lower part of the abdomen.

Symptoms in men:

• Pain or burning during urinating.
• Watery or mucus-like discharge from the penis.
• Testicles pain.

Complications of chlamydia

• In case chlamydia is transmitted from the pregnant mother to her fetus, it could cause pneumonia or a serious eye infection for the baby.
• Pelvic inflammatory disease, which is an inflammation in the uterus and fallopian tube, might cause damage in them in addition to damage in the ovaries and cervix.
• Ectopic pregnancy.
• Infertility.
• Infection in the epididymis (a tube near each testicle) and the prostate.
• Reactive arthritis, which affects the joints, eyes, and urethra (the tube that transfers the urine outside the body).

Diagnosis of chlamydia

The diagnosis is done through a urine test or a swab from the infected area.

Treatment of chlamydia

• Chlamydia is treated with specific antibiotics.
• The patient mustn’t have intercourse until complete recovery.
• You can prevent getting infected with chlamydia by using protection during intercourse.