The World Health Organization estimates there were 105.7 million cases of chlamydia worldwide in 2006. The numbers typically have been increasing year to year.
Millions. See related link.Per the CDC, an estimated 2.86 million chlamydial infections occur annually (see related link). Projecting that figure, assuming 50% know and are treated, the number could be in the tens of millions.
Chlamydia is not fatal.
There is a world-wide epidemic of chlamydia now.
There were over 1.2 million cases of chlamydia reported in the US in 2009. Since many people are infected without knowing, it's likely that even more were infected that year.
Estimates from Canadian research on chlamydia prevalence estimate that about 158,000 Canadians have chlamydia at any one time, representing about 0.7% of Canadians aged 14 to 59. (see related link).
While people with chlamydia may gain weight, chlamydia does not itself cause weight gain.
Yes, having chlamydia once can harm you, but most people are cured of chlamydia without long-term effects.
In 2008, there were over 40,000 reported cases of chlamydia in Sweden. Because a person often has the infection without knowing, actual rates of infection are higher.
Yes, chlamydia can cause discharge, irregular vaginal bleeding, and lower abdominal or pelvic pain. If you're having these symptoms, you may be experiencing pelvic inflammatory disease, a possible complication of chlamydia. Contact your health care provider today for urgent evaluation.
Chlamydia has never disagreed with me or shown any bias. Some people seem to think chlamydia only happens to certain types of people, and are surprised when they themselves become infected.
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.
It is not legal or ethical to lie about chlamydia, but, since someone can be infected without knowing and without having visible signs, it is possible to lie and say that you don't have chlamydia.