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Can females and males have chlamydia?
Yes, both females and males can get chlamydia.
Could a female show symptoms of chlamydia and a male not?
Yes, that's possible. 80-90% of females and many males have no symptoms of chlamydia.
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.
How does autism present differently in males versus females?
Autism can present differently in males and females. Males with autism often display more noticeable symptoms, such as repetitive behaviors and difficulty with social interactions. Females with autism may exhibit more subtle symptoms, such as better social masking and internalizing their struggles. This can lead to underdiagnosis or misdiagnosis in females.
What are the chances that a male will get chlamydia?
About 3% to 6% in the US have chlamydia at any given time. Rates of infection in the general population appear to be the same among males and females, although female reported cases are higher (likely due to programs encouraging screening in young women). In females, 50% will have chlamydia by the age of 30. The rates are probably similar for males. See related link for references.
How is chlamydia active in males?
Chlamydia becomes active as soon as it enters the body.
What is the incubation period for chlamydia?
The incubation period -- the time between getting infected and having symptoms -- is one to three weeks for chlamydia in those people who get symptoms. But 80-90% of females and half of males get no symptoms.
What bacterial infection that affects the reproductive organs of both males and females?
chlamydia
Is the treatment for trichomoniasis the same for both men and women?
Both males and females can get trichomoniasis. Men typically do not have symptoms, but can spread the infection.
How many males show sypmtoms five weeks after chlamydia infection?
50% of men infected show symptoms of chlamydia.
Does chlamydia come on suddenly or is it gradual process?
Most people with chlamydia (80-90% of females and half of males) have no symptoms of chlamydia, or symptoms so mild that they are almost unnoticed. For this reason, symptoms may be perceived as having gradual or sudden onset, depending on the type of symptom experienced. Painful urination, for instance, may appear suddenly. Pelvic pain is likely to have a more subtle and gradual onset.
Who is the main carrier for chlamydia?
Both males and females can have chlamydia. The most common age group to be infected is 15 to 25 years old.
