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A baby gets infected in the lungs with chlamydia trachomatis, the germ that causes the STD known as chlamydia, by being infected during vaginal birth.
Adults do not get chlamydia trachomatis in their lungs. However, a different bacteria, Chlamydia pneumonia, is a common cause of bronchitis and pneumonia in children and adults. This infection is not sexually transmitted.
A person infected with Chlamydia pneumonia has inflammation of the air passageways inside the lungs. Chlamydia pneumonia causes about 1 out of 10 cases of pneumonia in the US. The illness responds well to treatment with antibiotics.
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What are symptoms of Chlamydia in cats?
Symptoms of Chlamydia in cats can include conjunctivitis (inflammation of the eye), sneezing, nasal discharge, and coughing. It can also cause ulceration of the eyes and respiratory signs. If you suspect your cat has Chlamydia, it's important to see a veterinarian for diagnosis and treatment.
What is the scientific name for chlamydia?
Chlamydia trachomatis is the scientific name for the bacteria that causes chlamydia.
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.
Do hummingbirds get chlamydia?
No they do not. Only humans get chlamydia trachomatis. There are other chlamydia species that affect animals. Chlamydia psittaci is the chlamydia species that most often affects birds.
What shape is chlamydia?
Chlamydia trachomatis is coccoid and gram negative.
Can you get chlamydia from hair?
Chlamydia does not affect your pubic hair.
Can stress cause chlamydia to return?
You can't get chlamydia from sharing needles or stress. You get chlamydia from sexual contact with an infected person.
Can you get chlamydia from?
No you can not catch chlamydia from hair.
