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Thankfully, no. These sexually transmitted diseases are caused by two completely different organisms, chlamydia trachomatis and neisseria gonorrhoeae.
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∙ 10y agoGonorrhea can't turn into chlamydia. They are caused by different pathogens (germs). While similar, gonorrhea and chlamydia are two separate infections.
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How is chlamydia in reference with diplococci?
It is gonorrhea that is a diplococcus, not chlamydia.
Are chlamydia cocci?
Cocci and bacilli do not cause chlamydia. Cocci cause gonorrhea.
What other disease can have the same symptoms as chlamydia?
Gonorrhea, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis can have very similar symptoms.
What STDs are known to cause pelvic inflammatory disease?
Both gonorrhea and chlamydia may cause pelvic inflammatory disease. Many cases occur without chlamydia or gonorrhea, though.
Can a yeast infection be a sign of chlamydia?
A yeast infection is not a sign of chlamydia.
Can you get chlamydia from a male bladder infection?
Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis can cause urethritis in males. Herpes can sometimes cause urethritis as well.
Is a urinary tract infection and gonorrhea the same thing?
Gonorrhea is typically a reproductive tract infection, locating in the penis in the male and the vagina in the female. However, it is possible for gonorrhea to transit to the urinary tract in both genders due to the proximity of the urethra to the reproductive tract.
Can an untreated STD cause infertility?
Yes, in the case of chlamydia or gonorrhea
Is PID bacterial?
Bacteria, usually from chlamydia and gonorrhea, cause PID.
What stds are reported to the CDC?
Chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, and syphilis are reportable
What are the common co-infections for chlamydia?
There are a few ways that this question can be answered:What other diseases can be caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis?Chlamydia trachomatis causes chlamydia, a sexually transmitted disease. It also causes endemic trachoma. Chlamydia trachomatis can also cause lymphogranuloma venereum, another sexually transmitted disease. Each of these infections is caused by a slightly different version of the bacteria. What symptoms, syndromes, or complications can the STI chlamydia cause?Chlamydia in men and women can cause urethritis, conjunctivitis, proctitis, or pharyngitis. In men, it can cause epididymitis, prostatitis, and orchitis. In women it can cause PID (pelvic inflammatory disease). In babies born to women with chlamydia, chlamydia trachomatis can cause pneumonia or conjunctivitis. In addition, chlamydia trachomatis is associated with Reiter's syndrome. What other infections are often found with chlamydia trachomatis?Patients tested for chlamydia usually get tested for gonorrhea at the same time as they both require the same specimen collection technique and may carry the same symptoms.
What is the injection used to treat chlamydia that begins with an r?
Rocephin is an injection used to treat gonorrhea. Chlamydia is not treated with injections.
