Gavini Pediatrics - Chlamydia

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Chlamydia What is Chlamydia A bacterial infection that is transmitted sexually. Chlamydia affects persons of both genders and at all ages. It is most prevalent in young women. Chlamydia is considered an STI as it is most commonly transmitted through oral, vaginal, or anal sex. There is also a possibility that a woman may pass chlamydia to her child during delivery. This can cause pneumonia or eye infections in the newborn.
Signs and Symptoms testicular pain in men painful sexual intercouse in women vaginal discharge in women lower abdominal pain painful urination discharge from in the penis in men
Complications of Chlamydia Infertility Reactive Arthritis Infections in Newborns Other STDs Infection Near The Testicles Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Prostate Gland Infection
When to see your doctor If you experience any discharge from either the vagnina or penis, or if you have pain during urination, see a doctor. Additionally if you have a sexual partner who reveals that she/he has chlamydia, then seek treatment even if you do not present symptoms. Before your appointment, make a list detailing when your symptoms began , what medications you take regularly, if anything makes your symptoms better or worse. Also, be sure to ask about getting tested for other STDs as well and if your sexual partners should be tested as well.
Tests and Diagnosis If you’re sexually active, be sure to get yearly screening for STDs. If you frequently change partners, with the use of protection or not, it is recommended that you be screened every few months.
Risk Factors Multiple sex partners in the last year History of prior STD infection(s) Under the age of 24 Infrequent or no condom use
Treatment Antibiotics are used to treat chlamydia. These treatments can come in one-dose, or daily medication that is taken a couple of times a day for a five to ten day period. During the time of treatment you'll need to abstain from sex, as well as ensuring that your partner is being treated during this time as well even if they do not exhibit symptoms. If they are not treated, then the infection may be passed back and forth between the partners, and treatment will have to begin again.
Prevention Prevention You can take simple steps to help prevent yourself from contracting chlamydia. These steps include: avoid douching, limit your number of sexual partners, use condoms every time, and get regular screenings. Using a condom every time will help to significantly reduce the risk of any STD transmission.