Sexually transmitted disease (STD or STI) the most common, chlamydia is named for the bacteria that is responsible for: Chlamydia trachomatis. Apart from being highly contagious, the disease is silent, that is to say that many people do not know they have contracted it. Again, regular consultation with a gynecologist is essential to diagnose and treat such infections.Chlamydia: How is it spread?Infecting mainly sexually active youth, Chlamydia is transmitted during unsafe sex and affects both men and women, even though there seems a slight prevalence in women.The infection is spread primarily among young women aged 15 to 24 and among young men between 20 and 24 years. Unprotected sex with an infected partner is the main mode of transmission of the bacterium.Chlamydia: a symptomless diseaseChlamydia is often called disease "silent" or asymptomatic because it shows no clinical manifestations. When symptoms occur, they usually occur late after infection.In women, chlamydia starts its proliferation at the neck of the uterus. In some cases, the patient has the following clinical signs:
yellow and smelly vaginal discharge,
bleeding (blood loss outside the menstrual period)
pelvic pain,
pain experienced during sexual intercourse,
burning with urination.Chlamydia: screeningFaced with the absence of symptoms, screening can diagnose Chlamydia trachomatis infection. This test is characterized by the production of a urine sample or vaginal usually done by a gynecologist or urologist.Know that there are also screening centers that offer free tests: Planning Centres and Family Education (FTPC), anonymous and free screening centers (CDAG) or information centers, screening and STI diagnosis (CIDDIST). It is important to note that this sexually transmitted disease is not detectable on a cervical smear and must necessarily be a special screening.Chlamydia: treatmentIf it is not easy to detect, chlamydia is nevertheless easy to treat once the diagnosis. Just like all sexually transmitted infections, it must be a joint treatment of different sexual partners who may have been contaminated with the bacteria.Antibiotic therapy is the main method of treatment of the disease. The therapy begins with a single dose of azithromycin and doxycycline seven days later. If these antibiotics are usually preferred, there are others in the image of the ofloxacin, erythromycin or tetracycline.Chlamydia: ComplicationsInfection with untreated or poorly treated Chlamydia can lead to serious complications. In women, this sexually transmitted disease may, if it is not supported, alter the functioning of the reproductive system and cause infertility or infertility. Indeed, chlamydia can cause pelvic inflammatory disease manifested by impairment of the fallopian tubes, ovaries and uterus.The risk of developing an ectopic pregnancy are then more important. Untreated chlamydia may also cause Reiter's syndrome (particularly arthritis) or an infection of the gallbladder.
yellow and smelly vaginal discharge,
bleeding (blood loss outside the menstrual period)
pelvic pain,
pain experienced during sexual intercourse,
burning with urination.Chlamydia: screeningFaced with the absence of symptoms, screening can diagnose Chlamydia trachomatis infection. This test is characterized by the production of a urine sample or vaginal usually done by a gynecologist or urologist.Know that there are also screening centers that offer free tests: Planning Centres and Family Education (FTPC), anonymous and free screening centers (CDAG) or information centers, screening and STI diagnosis (CIDDIST). It is important to note that this sexually transmitted disease is not detectable on a cervical smear and must necessarily be a special screening.Chlamydia: treatmentIf it is not easy to detect, chlamydia is nevertheless easy to treat once the diagnosis. Just like all sexually transmitted infections, it must be a joint treatment of different sexual partners who may have been contaminated with the bacteria.Antibiotic therapy is the main method of treatment of the disease. The therapy begins with a single dose of azithromycin and doxycycline seven days later. If these antibiotics are usually preferred, there are others in the image of the ofloxacin, erythromycin or tetracycline.Chlamydia: ComplicationsInfection with untreated or poorly treated Chlamydia can lead to serious complications. In women, this sexually transmitted disease may, if it is not supported, alter the functioning of the reproductive system and cause infertility or infertility. Indeed, chlamydia can cause pelvic inflammatory disease manifested by impairment of the fallopian tubes, ovaries and uterus.The risk of developing an ectopic pregnancy are then more important. Untreated chlamydia may also cause Reiter's syndrome (particularly arthritis) or an infection of the gallbladder.
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