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Can you get chlamydia from blood in your eye?
Blood does not transfer chlamydia, so you would not catch it.
Can chlamydia be transferred from the hand to the eye?
Yes you can get chlamydia in your eye. With regard to the sexually transmitted disease, infection of the eye usually this happens when infected people touch their genitals and then touch their eyes.
What happens when you wipe your eye after touching a private area infected with chlamydia?
If you touch your eye after touching the genitals of someone with chlamydia, you could infect your eyes.
Do you have to have chlamydia to have chlamydia conjunctivitis?
Short answer is likely yes; unless an infected person touched an infected area and then touched your eye.
Can you transmit chlamydia via the eye when it's infected?
If someone rubbed their finger in your eye and then rubbed their eye, then yes.
Can males only have chlamydia of the eye and not any other symptoms?
Chlamydia in the eye (chlamydial conjunctivitis) in adults is usually caused by transferring the germ from the genitals to the via the fingers. You could have transferred it to your eye by touching someone else's genitals and rubbing your eye without washing, in which case you might not have other symptoms. You also could be infected genitally and transferred the bacteria from your genitals to your eye. Many men with chlamydia have no symptoms, anyhow; if you think you might be at risk for chlamydia, you should get tested, regardless of symptoms.
What is the portal of entry for chlamydia?
The portals of exit for chlamydia are the urethra, vagina, and rectum.
Is it better to leave your contact in water or leave it in your eye?
It is better to keep you eye contact in water because it isn't good for your eye to have it in for very long. (more than waking hours)
Does chlamydia affect the outside of your body?
Chlamydia does not affect the outside of your body, and shows no external signs other than red eye if you get chlamydial conjunctivitis.
Is trachoma a bacterium virus or fungus?
Trachoma is caused by chlamydia and is an infection of the eye.
How do cats contract chlamydia and what are the common symptoms associated with this infection?
Cats can contract chlamydia through direct contact with an infected cat or contaminated objects. Common symptoms of chlamydia in cats include sneezing, eye discharge, and respiratory issues.
How long does it take for blood to leave vitreous gel in eye?
The time it takes for blood to leave the vitreous gel in the eye can vary significantly depending on several factors, including the amount of blood and the underlying cause. Typically, it may take several days to weeks for the blood to gradually clear as the body reabsorbs it. In some cases, if the bleeding is substantial or persistent, it may take longer, and intervention might be necessary. Regular monitoring by an eye specialist is essential to assess the situation.
