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Does chlamydia affect everyone?
Chlamydia doesn't affect everyone, but it's very common. In females, 50% will have had chlamydia by the time they're 30. The rates are likely the same in males.
Can females and males have chlamydia?
Yes, both females and males can get chlamydia.
Is chlamydia curable in females?
Chlamydia can be treated in a woman.
Is there a specific population that chlamydia affects more than others?
Chlamydia most commonly affects females 16-25 years old, but it can affect any age.
Does alcohol affect the accuracy of a chlamydia test?
Chlamydia does not affect the accuracy of a chlamydia test.
Are sterility is a potential complication of chlamydia shared by both males and females?
Yes, sterility can be a potential complication of chlamydia for both males and females, although the mechanisms differ. In females, untreated chlamydia can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), which may cause scarring and blockages in the reproductive tract, potentially resulting in infertility. In males, chlamydia can lead to epididymitis or orchitis, which may also affect fertility. Timely diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent these complications.
Do females get chlamydia?
Yes. Anyone can get it.
Does chlamydia affect animals?
Chlamydia trachomatis, the bacterium that causes the STD known as chlamydia, does not affect any animal other than humans. Other types of chlamydia, such as Chlamydia psittaci, affect animals.
What are the symptoms of chlamydia in a female with a hysterectomy?
Like other females, 80-90% of females with a hysterectomy will have no symptoms from chlamydia. If a woman with a total hysterectomy has chlamydia, she may be infected in the urethra and may have painful urination.
Do vitamins affect chlamydia treatment?
Vitamins will not affect treatment for chlamydia. You can continue them.
How likely are females with chlamydia to get HIV?
If you are infected with chlamydia, you will be more likely to be infected with HIV, if exposed.
How many females under 18 have chlamydia?
The CDC estimates that 6.8% of sexually active females age 14 to 19 have chlamydia. (see related link).
