Chlamydia can infect the urethra, vagina, cervix, eyes, rectum, and throat. From there, it can spread to the uterus, fallopian tubes, pelvis, and epididymis.
Chlamydia can be transmitted during vaginal, anal, or oral sex; from genital-genital contact; and from sharing sex toys. Chlamydia can also be passed from an infected mother to her baby during vaginal childbirth.
US statistics, including breakdown by state, can be found at the website in "related links." It's found countrywide and worldwide.
Typically, chlamydia affects the vagina, cervix, urethra, throat, and rectum. It occasionally infects the eyes. In newborns, infection of the eyes or lungs are the most common manifestations of chlamydia.
An image of the chlamydia bacteria can be found at the related link.
Chlamydia shows up in a chlamydia test. It doesn't show up in pap smears or other lab work. These other tests are not meant to find chlamydia.
There are many different places to find information about treating chlamydia online. One of the best places to look is known as WebMD. It provides information about what to look for as well as what to do when treating chlamydia.
You may get positive leukocytes on a urine dip, but a person can have chlamydia and have no changes in urine other than those detected by a specific chlamydia test.
If a 12 year old has sex or genital-genital contact with an infected person, he or she can get chlamydia. People of any age, from babies to the elderly, can get chlamydia. If you are 12 and think you may have chlamydia, find an adult that you can talk with and get help as soon as possible.
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.
Chlamydia trachomatis is the scientific name for the bacteria that causes chlamydia.
"Chlamydia probe" is a name for a chlamydia swab.
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.
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
Sweat does not carry chlamydia and can't transmit chlamydia.
Yes, you can get chlamydia during your period.Yes, if he is infected with chlamydia.