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- Over 1.4 million cases were reported to the CDC in 2011
- if 50% are asymptomatic, then over 2 million people are infected annually (in the US).
- 50% of males and 80-90% of females with chlamydia have no symptoms.
- Only about half of females are screened for chlamydia in accordance with CDC recommendations.
- 20% of females who get chlamydia get pelvic inflammatory disease. They may have no serious symptoms and be unaware that the infection is affecting their fallopian tubes and possibly their fertility.
- In the US, chlamydia rates are highest in the south.
- Females 15-19 years old have the highest rates of chlamydia.
- At any given time, about 1.5% of people 15 to 39 have chlamydia.
- 50% of females will get chlamydia by age 30.
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What is the increased rate of chlamydia since the 1800s?
Unknowable. No testing, hence no statistics available for 19th century.
Can you get chlamydia from mucus?
Mucus is produced in many location, some that may and some that may not be infected with chlamydia. You can get chlamydia from semen, pre-ejaculate, and vaginal fluid.
Why did some mistake Chlamydia for a virus?
Some mistook chlamydia for a virus because it's an obligate intracellular parasite.
Can chlamydia cause a bad back and make you feel ill?
Uncomplicated chlamydia will not cause a bad back, although there appears to be some connection between chlamydia infection (both sexually transmitted Chlamydia trachomatis and non-STD Chlamydia pneumonia) and ankylosing spondylitis. Chlamydia may make you feel ill.
What happens if you put your antibiotic for chlamydia in a drink?
Some chlamydia treatments can be dissolved. Talk to your pharmacist about options. There is a 1g azithromycin powder treatment for chlamydia meant to be mixed with liquid.
Can you get tested for chlamydia without going to the doctor?
There are some home tests available, and there are services that allow you to go directly to a lab for chlamydia testing for a significant fee. There is no test for chlamydia that you can do with common household items.
What is a chlamydia probe?
"Chlamydia probe" is a name for a chlamydia swab.
What are the types of chlamydia?
There are three major types of Chlamydia: Chlamydia psittaci, Chlamydia pneumoniae, and Chlamydia trachomatis. Each of these has the potential to cause a type of pneumonia.
Can same sex partners contract chlamydia?
Yes, men can give chlamydia to men and women can give chlamydia to women.Yes, a female can get chlamydia from a female, and a male can get chlamydia from a male
Can you get chlamydia from sweat?
Sweat does not carry chlamydia and can't transmit chlamydia.
Can you get chlamydia during your period?
Yes, you can get chlamydia during your period.Yes, if he is infected with chlamydia.
How does chlamydia evade the host's immune system?
Sometimes chlamydia surface antigens change, and make it hard for the immune system to keep up. It also appears that chlamydia may release toxins that damage the immune response in some cases. (see related link).
