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Chlamydia
Chlamydia infects the cervix in women. The urethra, rectum and eyes can be infected in both sexes. Occasionally, chlamydia infects other parts of the body as well, such as the throat. Chlamydia in WomenIn women, chlamydia is responsable for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) (that is an inflammation of the fallopian tubes), infertility and ectopic (tubal) pregnancies. Left untreated, chlamydia can be quite painful.Most women with Chlamydia show no symptoms until serious complications have arisen. However, when symptoms do occur, they usually include; Chlamydia in MenIn men, complications by chlamydia are uncommon, however, it may lead to painful inflammation of the testicles, which can cause infertility. Most men with Chlamydia show symptoms and these include;Testing and Treatment of ChlamydiaTesting for chlamydia is carried out by a doctor. It involves taking samples using a cotton wool from different areas that may be infected. Moreover, women are usually given an internal pelvic examination and men are given an external testicle examination. A urine sample may also be taken for both sexes. None of these tests are painful, although they may be uncomfortable at times.If Chlamydia is diagnosed early enough it will be easy to cure. In fact, the treatment of Chlamydia, is normally through antibiotic therapy, normally a week of doxycycline. Recommendations for ChlamydiaAfter getting cleared from Chlamydia, it is important to get the partner tested since this STD is highly transmittable. |
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