Taking a Look at Chlamydia

The California Forensic Medical Group is committed to increasing the awareness, understanding, prevention and treatment of chlamydia to help prevent new infections and to improve the health and wellbeing of adolescents who are affected with chlamydia.

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) continue to compromise the health of thousands of Americans daily, predominantly adolescents. According to the World Health Organization (2013), approximately one million Americans acquire an STD every day. Although the percentage of adolescents who have had sexual intercourse has declined since the 1990’s, those who have had sex are less likely to use any form of contraception, thus placing them at greater risk of acquiring an STD (Department of Health and Human Services [DHHS], 2015). Of the many STDs that are prevalent in the United States, chlamydia is one of the most commonly reported STDs (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2011). Undiagnosed or untreated chlamydia can cause many health problems including cervicitis, urethritis, and can advance to severe health issues such as pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, and ectopic pregnancy (CDC, 2011).

STDs place a significant economic strain on the U.S. healthcare system. According to CDC conservatively estimates, the lifetime cost of treating eight of the most common STDs contracted in just one year is $15.6 billion (2013). Each year, more than “$1 billion in direct and indirect costs are expended on Chlamydia infections in the United States. Many of these costs result from the management of women with PID and its complications” (Thompson, n.d.). Further growth in the economic burden of chlamydial infections will occur as these infections become more prevalent. Although chlamydia screening is expanding, many women who are at risk are still not being tested, thus,

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.

The most common sexually transmitted infection is Chlamydia. About three million people are infected yearly (Shoquist & Stafford, 2004). It is especially common among teens and young adults. As is the case with many sexually transmitted infections, Chlamydia often has no symptoms and over half of the people infected have no idea they have anything to worry about (Shoquist & Stafford, 2004). Chlamydia can infect the genitals, eyes, and throat (Friedman & Skancke, 2009). Symptoms, when present, include painful or burning urination, discolored discharge, and uncomfortable swelling (Sutton, 2006). If Chlamydia is left untreated, it can lead to the inability to produce offspring in both males and females (Shoquist & Stafford, 2004).

Thanks for the response, and that is a good question. Sexually Transmitted Diseases, or STDs, can decrease fertility in both males and females. Gonorrhea and Chlamydia are the most common sexually transmitted diseases that do not have any symptoms which can lead to fertility in both males and females. The healthcare providers also describe them as silent infections because most people who have gonorrhea and chlamydia do not have any symptoms. To prevent this, we will spread the information and knowledge to the community via seminars at school and local community centers. We will recommend for both male and females who are sexually active to get gonorrhea and chlamydia screening annually.

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, which can damage the reproductive organs of women. This disease has been increasing over the years with the largest number infected during the famous and expected spring break holiday which a lot of high school and college kids participate. During Spring break alcohol, sex and drugs are encouraged within kids that leads to STD’s and fatal outcomes. Christopher J. Correia in his book College Student Alcohol Abuse (2012) writes that 84% of women and 79% of men reported to have had casual sex during spring break and approximately 44% had sex as a result of alcohol consumption.

Chlamydomas from “Electron Microscopy”, and Anthrax bacteria from “Life Magnified” are both cells, although very distinct in their own way. Chlamydomas for instant are eukaryotic cells, which contain both their nucleuses and organelles in protective membranes, and are usually multicellular. Anthrax Bacteria on the other hand, are prokaryotic cells, which means that their nucleuses and organelles do not have a protective membrane surrounding them, and are unicellular. Both “Electron Microscopy” and “Life Magnified” show examples of both these cells, and although both show clear pictures of these cells, the type of microscopy used differ as well. Electron microscopy gives a more in-depth picture; allowing us to look inside the cell, while the

Treatment: The most important form of treatment is prevention, which can be done by discouraging multiple sexual partners, and possibly abstinence from sex for those who are known to be infected. Other forms of prevention would include setting up information programs, especially in inner-city communities, where prevalence of Chlamydia is very high. Chlamydia is difficult to eradicate

Chlamydia Trachomatis is a common sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacteria that affects both the male and female population. According to statistics, it is the most frequently diagnosed STD in the United States (CDC 2014). While it is a relatively easy to treat, failure to do so may cause serious complications in women such as inflammatory pelvic disease which can make it difficult to get pregnant and increases the chances of developing an ectopic pregnancy. Due to its ability to be asymptomatic, it can be spread from person to person without indications of an infection.

HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, If left untreated, HIV attacks the the body’s nervous system and also cells that try to stop diseases or std’s, after a while HIV will kill to many of those cells to the point where there won't be enough to fight off any diseases and will start to break down the immune system. Most commonly from unprotected sex and sharng needles with the infected. HIV is transmitted from blood, sperm, vaginal fluids, and breast milk. HIV cannot be transmitted from saliva, HIV can also be transmitted from damaged tissue, open cuts, kissing or touching, mosquitoes, or blood transfusions. Aids is the more advanced stage of HIV. The symptoms are similar for both sexes-> chills, fatigue, fever, genital sores, mouth sores, muscle aches, rashes, sore throat, and

Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacterium chlamydia trachomatis, which can infect both men and women. Someone may get chlamydia by having vaginal, oral or anal sex with someone already infected. According to Planned Parenthood, an organization that provides sexual health care in the United States, stated, “Close to 3 million Americans get it every year, most commonly among 14-24-year-olds”. Most people are unaware they’re infected due to no showings of any symptoms. If your sex partner is male you can still get chlamydia even if he does not ejaculate. A woman's reproductive system can become permanently damaged if left untreated, which can make it difficult or even impossible to get pregnant in the future. You may get infected again with chlamydia even if you were treated in the past by having unprotected sex with someone who is infected. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the nation’s health protection agency, saves lives and protects people from health, safety, and security threats, stated that, “If you are sexually active, you can do the following things to lower your chances of getting chlamydia; be in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with a partner who has been tested and has negative STD test results; Use latex condoms the next time you have sex”. The only way to avoid STDs is to not have vaginal, oral, or anal sex.