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Chlamydia
Chlamydia is a bacterial infection and is most commonly caught from sexual contact.
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What are other names for chlamydia?
Chlamydial Infection, Chlamydia trachomatis, Chlamydia vaginitis.
All I have heard of is these: clam ,and gooey stuff.
Chlamydia is known as the silent disease.
Chlamydia is an STD caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. Other STDs do not cause, turn into, or lead to chlamydia.
Can a pelvic exam tell you if you're infertile?
No. Infertility is determined through various types of tests that see the count of hormones and the fertility of eggs in the female patient.
Is the pain in your right ovary scarring from the chlamydia and PID you had in the past?
Yes it can be.
Do you need to take another blood test to check if chlamydia is cleared after the prescription?
A normal blood test will not detect the infection. To diagnose chlamydia, you need a urine test or swab of the vagina, urethra, rectum, throat, or eye. Blood tests can look for evidence of past infection with chlamydia, but these are of no use in determining current infection and aren't used to diagnose or treat disease. A positive blood test showing evidence of past infection will not change as a result of antibiotic treatment.
What fungi come with chlamydia?
There is no fungus that is particularly associated with chlamydia. Occasionally, a woman may complain of a yeast infection (a fungal overgrowth) after treatment for chlamydia.
Can a male give a female gonorrhea?
If infected, a man can give a woman gonorrhea.
Definitely! Gonnoreah are in the same league as STD and herpes. If a man infected with Gonorrhea get on a sexual intercourse with another person (woman or man) then the other partner (not infected with Gonorrhea) has a risk of getting infected.
What are fertlity options for people who had chlamydia?
This particular STI does not necessarly have any effect on the ability to have a child. If you are having difficulty in having a child you should check with a doctor for any underlying medical conditions that may be effecting you or your partner.
Can chlamydia remain dormant for years and cause false negative test when they swab your cervix?
Although you can have chlamydia without having symptoms, it doesn't stay dormant. It's detectable through testing even if you don't have symptoms.
What dose of erythromycin cures chlamydia?
Erythromycin is not a first-choice medication for chlamydia due to side effects and the need to take the medication so frequently. The correct dose is 500 mg of erythromycin base four times daily for seven days, or EES 800 mg four times daily for seven days for non-pregnant patients with chlamydia. You would be much better off with another treatment. See your health care provider for effective diagnosis and treament.
When do you seek medical advice when you have chlamydia?
If you have chlamydia, you should seek medical advice and treatment as soon as possible to reduce the risk of complications.
Can you have kids after having chlamydia and gonorrhea?
Most people can have kids after getting chlamydia and/or gonorrhea. Among women with chlamydia and gonorrhea, 10-20% get pelvic inflammatory disease, and of those, about 20% have infertility due to the infection.
Can you get chlamydia from sharing drinks or food?
You can't get chlamydia that way. Chlamydia is transmitted by oral, anal or vaginal sex; by genital-genital contact; or from an infected woman to her child during vaginal birth.
Chlamydia starts at the site of infection, usually in the mucous membranes of the genitals. It can also start in the eyes, lungs, or throat.
Can you get tested for chlamydia without going to the doctor?
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.
Can trichomoniasis cause chlamydia?
No, trichomoniasis can't cause chlamydia. They are caused by two different germs. They are often found together since they have the same risk factors.
Can you drink soda while on treatment for chlamydia?
Yes, you can drink soda during chlamydia treatment.
Yes, you can drink soda during chlamydia treatment. There are no diet restrictions when taking azithromycin for chlamydia. If you're using other treatment, ask your pharmacist about any dietary instructions.
How long can chlamydia go undetected and not be transmitted to somebody else?
Chlamydia can go undetected for years. Chances of getting chlamydia from someone who's infected are about 40-60% for each episode of vaginal sex.
If you had chlamydia do you have throw away your underwear?
No, you don't need to get rid of your underwear after chlamydia treatment. Chlamydia does not live outside the body for more than a few minutes. You can't catch it from wearing the same underwear, even if you didn't launder it. Although laundering it is always recommended for general hygenic reasons.
No, it doesn't mean that she is still doing it. It is however, safe to say that she had, at some time, had unprotected sex with at least one person who was infected.
Sex involving a mouth and a penis. Also known as fellatio.
