According to Medicine Net the general causes of a person who is infected with Chlamydia (trachomatis bacteria) is by being transferred from an unprotected skin-to-skin contact form anal, oral or viginal. In some cases can be found in the throat. Dred.com says the symptoms of Chlamydia for men are white, cloudy, watery discharge from the penis. A burning sensation and discomfort while urinating, as well as inflammation and tenderness of the testicals and surrounding area. Women’s symptoms are, pain/bleeding during sex, bleeding/spotting in between periods, nausea/fever, lower back pain and heaviness feeling around the hips. Like most people, they do not show many obvious signs of being infected with Chlamydia, so if left untreated, the causes …show more content…
The treatments for Chlamydia is oral antibiotics that are taken twice a day for about one to two weeks. You can prevent from getting this disease by wearing a latex condom during sexual activities and also not having any sexual relations with an infected person. Chlamydia is curable if you get treated for it soon enough. Most people with Chlamydia do not show any signs whatsoever but there have been some cases in which they did and got treated. The consequences for Chlamydia, are not being able to have children, and also having issues in the genital area as well as the surrounding areas. This disease is semi-common in the United States with each year there are about 1.2 million cases each year. Candice Harley 4th hour Biology MRS. BROWN HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS HPV is spread by the skin-to-skin contact form one person to another, but at least one of the two persons are infected with the …show more content…
Pubic Lice is a tiny, parasitic, blood-sucking, wingless insects that infest on human genitals and cause itchy bumps. The way Pubic Lice can be spread is by close contact with articles such as clothing, bed linens, or towels. According to the Planned Parenthood website the result of what happens when you leave pubic lice untreated is you can develop infections from it being over scratched, it can also change your skin color and can become scaly and scarred. The way the doctor tests for pubic lice is by a visual examination of your genital area, also seeing lice movement and lice themselves moving in and around the area, is also a huge giveaway if you have pubic lice (CRABSSSSS). You can prevent yourself from getting pubic lice by preventing close/sexual contact with anyone who has crabs. If you or your partner is being tested for pubic lice than you should too. Yes it is curable if you take an ointment to kill and rid of the lice and larvae. Pubic lice always has symptoms, because of the larvae, and the constant itching and bite marks they leave. The pubic lice infestation is very common worldwide, but about three million new cases each year in America. So Itch away my friends you are 1 in 90 people who might get them. *scratch,
Bacterial Vaginosis, Candidiasis, Chancroid, Granuloma Inguinale, Lymplhogranloma Venereum, Mucopurulent Cervicitis, Molluscum Contagiosu, Nongonococcal Urethritis, and Trichomiasis are more STDs that not as common and not generally discussed. Chlamydia is a bacterial STD and can be contracted through vaginal and anal sex. 75% of women and 25% of men are asymptomatic. The symptoms may include abnormal genital discharge, and burning during urination. Chlamydia can be cured with antibiotics, but the antibiotics can not undo the damage done prior to treatment. If left untreated in women, up to 30% will experience pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) which often causes ectopic pregnancy, infertility, and chronic pelvic pain. In men, causes epidiymitis, an inflammation of the testicles, which causes sterility. Infected individuals are also at a greater risk of contracting HIV. Gonorrhea is a bacterial STD that can be contracted through vaginal, anal, and/or oral sex. Though some cases may be asymptomatic, when symptoms do appear, they are often mild and usually appear within 2-10 days after exposure. The symptoms include discharge from the penis, vagina, or rectum and burning or itching during urination. Gonorrhea can also be treated and cured with antibiotics but they cannot undo the damage done prior to treatment. IF left untreated, gonorrhea can cause PID, eptopic pregnancy, infertility, and chronic pelvic
The best way to prevent this disease is to protect yourself with contraception’s, and by not having sexual activity with someone who you think may be infectious.
Chlamydia is a sexual transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, which is passed during sexual contact. Chlamydia is the most reported STD in the United States. Chlamydia affects males and females, but females have higher rates of contracting chlamydia. Rates of reported cases of chlamydia in the united states in 2014 in adolescent’s males age 15-19 were
It can also infect the eyes and rectum. 1 in 10 people have been infected with Chlamydia. It its spread through vaginal, anal and oral sex and can be passed on to unborn babies. There can be absolutely no symptoms however if you do have symptoms they can include vaginal bleeding, discharge, pain passing urine, lower abdominal pains, discharge from the penis and testicle pain. This can be treated with antibiotics however if untreated can lead to infertility!
The viral STDs genital warts, genital herpes and AID/HIV are not curable. In U.S 25% of women between 20 and 29 years of age, and 10% of women over 30 have HPV. Genitals warts is caused by HPV. Genital Herpes and STD that is caused by herpes simplex virus. This is painful blisters on the genital. In the U.S 21% adults have this viruses. That like 45 million people. This all just realistically made me open my eyes and see how many people are affected and to take every precaution I can to be safe.
Chlamydia is a very small microorganism that affects the lining of mucous membranes of the genitals, mouth, anus and rectum. Chlamydia is one of the most common known STD here in the United States, in fact almost 3 million people a year are affected, both men and women. Leaving Chlamydia untreated can cause long term affects and permanent damages. In women it can cause for her to be infertile, and it men can cause his sperm count to be lower and reduce the chances of reproducing. Each year around 100,000 women are infertile from pelvic inflammatory disease. You can attract Chlamydia by having sexual intercourse with someone that has it rather its vaginal, anal or oral sex. There is one way to reduce a sexual transmitted diseases such as Chlamydia, is to have absolutely no sexual intercourse at all.
Chlamydia trachomatis is the most widespread and infamous bacterial infection affecting the genital tract. Not only is it quite common in developed countries but an increase in cases has sprung up in developing countries as well. In the United States, there is a 4 million per year case rate of chlamydia which costs the US approximately $2 billion dollars in consequences and treatments. Persons who suffer from chlamydia in underdeveloped countries and have no means of seeking treatment may become blind because chlamydia has the potential of causing trachoma. It is becoming a global interest to control and restrain this budding disease. In order to do so it is essential to recognize the symptoms of chlamydia, diagnose the victim, and
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). It is spread through sexual contact. Chlamydia can be in different areas of the body. These areas include the urethra, throat, or rectum. It is important to treat chlamydia as soon as possible. It can damage other organs if left untreated.
Chlamydia trachomatis is a sexually transmitted bacterium that falls into the genus Chlamydia. In general it is prevalent amongst the younger adults due to living a promiscuous life style. C. trachomatis can be responsible for both long and short term effects from contracting this bacterial disease therefore the longer you have it the more severe the effects can be. Chlamydia can be asymptomatic meaning it can go unnoticed for a prolonged period of time without any symptoms; the symptoms that do arise are ones that can’t be ignored for they are irritating, painful and harmful, if left untreated. Anyone participating in any kind of sexual activity should be tested annually. There are a variety of ways and resources for diagnosing C. trachomatis along with treatments for this infection which include antibiotics and prevention strategies. C. trachomatis is the most common and reported sexually transmitted disease (STD) in Wisconsin (1). C. trachomatis has specific microbial characteristics such as size and shape. C. trachomatis is an obligate intracellular parasite which is a type of parasite that can reproduce only inside their host cell. Chlamydia is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomati. This bacterium can only be spread by having one or any of the following: anal, vaginal, and oral sex with someone who has chlamydia, this
Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States. Most people who have chlamydia don’t know that they have it because they have no symptoms at first. According to my understanding, Chlamydia is not as serious as some of the other sexually transmitted diseases since it is curable. Although it’s a curable disease, it could cause major complications both in men and women. In the following essay, we are going to learn ways in which chlamydia is contracted and how it is prevented and cured.
Chlamydia is the most common reported STD in the United States. Adolescent are one of the largest groups diagnosed with chlamydia each year. The literature has shown that females are diagnosed with chlamydia at higher rates than boys. The percentage of females age 15 to 19 rates of reported cases of chlamydia are 2941.0 per 100,000 population and males age 15 to 19 reported cases of chlamydia are 718.3 per 100,000 population (Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2015).
Once a doctor ha diagnosed one with Chlamydia the doctor prescribes medication to cure the infection. Usually, the medication process takes seven days. It is very important to take the medication properly so the disease can be cured quickly. If not treated a woman can risk her possibilities of getting pregnant and men rarely ever have health problems associated with chlamydia. After the seven-day medication process one should be cured of Chlamydia but it’s safer to ask your doctor. If a doctor prescribes a single dose of medication one should still wait seven days before have sexual intercourse again. Some ethical issue of Chlamydia includes patient safety, informed consent, and confidentiality. These processes are mainly to protect the patients’ information and private information. The cure rate of Chlamydia is amazingly 97% and 98% a wonderful progress. On page 7 I have included graphics of Chlamydia in the United
In this service announcement we will learn about the health risks of chlamydia. Chlamydia is an STD caused by sexual interaction. Sexual interaction includes anal, vaginal, and oral. You get chlamydia in the eyes, vagina, penis, and the lips. This health risk can affect your behavior by not being able to reproduce because nobody is going to want these STD. The dangers chlamydia has is getting infected and not telling your doctor to get a cure. You can reduce your chances of getting chlamydia by using a condom and/or being sexually absent. Chlamydia can cause serious health problems if it’s not treated at all. You know if you have chlamydia if you have abnormal vaginal discharge, a burning sensation when urinating, and a pain or swelling in
Chlamydias is a common infection among sexually active individuals, producing an inflammatory response in the genitalia
When a woman has chlamydia the symptoms will be an abnormal vaginal discharge, pain during urination and bleeding between menstrual cycles. Sometimes the women’s will have lower belly pain, pain during sex and also itching and burning in or around the vaginal. The symptoms in men’s are abnormal penile discharge, pain during urination and rectal pain. There is also the discharge of bleeding and inflamed eyes.