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What other diseases can be caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis?Chlamydia trachomatis causes chlamydia, a sexually transmitted disease. It also causes endemic trachoma. Chlamydia trachomatis can also cause lymphogranuloma venereum, another sexually transmitted disease. Each of these infections is caused by a slightly different version of the bacteria. What symptoms, syndromes, or complications can the STI chlamydia cause?Chlamydia in men and women can cause urethritis, conjunctivitis, proctitis, or pharyngitis. In men, it can cause epididymitis, prostatitis, and orchitis. In women it can cause PID (pelvic inflammatory disease). In babies born to women with chlamydia, chlamydia trachomatis can cause pneumonia or conjunctivitis. In addition, chlamydia trachomatis is associated with Reiter's syndrome. What other infections are often found with chlamydia trachomatis?Patients tested for chlamydia usually get tested for gonorrhea at the same time as they both require the same specimen collection technique and may carry the same symptoms.No. Chlamydia and Gonorrhea are both caused by bacteria that have nothing to do with HIV. In order to get HIV you have to come in contact with the bodily fluids (blood, semen etc.) of someone who has HIV.
Chlamydia is a medical term for a family of bacteria, but in common language, it usually refers to infection with Chlamydia trachomatis.
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.
Infection is a common psoriasis trigger. Your condition may get worse during infection with chlamydia.
Miscarriage is a common problem in pregnancy. Chlamydia does not appear to increase the risk of miscarriage. However, it could happen with or without chlamydia 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.
You can get chlamydia from sharing sex toys. You can't get it from doorknobs, towels, toilet seats, etc.
Chlamydia is the most common bacterial sexually transmitted disease in the United States.
Yes, there is a blood test available for detecting chlamydia, but it is not commonly used. The most common method for diagnosing chlamydia is through a urine or swab test.
Nope actually chlamydia and herpes are the more common stds.
Both males and females can have chlamydia. The most common age group to be infected is 15 to 25 years old.
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.