Can chlamydia and gonorrhea cause syphilis?
Chlamydia doesn't turn into or cause gonorrhea. If you have chlamydia, the changes it causes in your body can make it easier to get gonorrhea, but only if you have sex or intimate contact with someone who has it.
Can you finger your partner while being treated for chlamydia?
As long as you don't transfer fluids from your finger to your eyes or genitals, you won't get chlamydia from fingering someone. However, you only need to abstain for seven days. For the sake of your health and that of your partner, find something else to do for this brief period of time.
Is it normal to still have discharge from chlamydia after urinating?
It is normal to still have discharge after urinating when being treated for chlamydia. If the discharge lasts for more than 2 weeks, you need to see your health care provider for further evaluation.
Did chlamydia originate in Ukraine?
It is not possible to know where chlamydia was first found. I know of no particular reason to think it originated in the Ukraine.
Is doxycycline safe for males to take for chlamydia?
Doxycycline has many different uses. In some cases it should not be the only medicine used. In some situations it is quite dangerous. Ask your doctor.
After taking azithromycin how fast does it work?
Azithromycin will begin to work within 3 days of obtaining the prescription. It may upset your stomach however, so always be sure to take antibiotics with some crackers or yogurt and always have a full glass of water when you take them.
If possible, keep refilling your glass for two hours while the medication is digested and absorbed into your system.
What if you take the chlamydia medication without having it?
You should not take medications for conditions that you do not have. Most medications carry with them certain risks. When you have an illness, the doctor may decide that the benefits of taking the medication outweigh the risks associated with it.
Can chlamydia turn into trichomoniasis?
Chlamydia is a bacterial infection. You can only get chlamydia if you're infected with chlamydia bacteria. Other bacterial infections will not cause or lead to chlamydia, no matter how often you have them.
How long does it take to cure chlamydia and gonorrhea?
Chlamydia can damage the body, but the germ is gone after effective treatment is completed. Patients being treated should avoid oral, anal, and vaginal intercourse, even with a condom, until seven days after one-dose treatment, or until seven day treatment is completed.
Is Chlamydia common in pregnant women?
Yes, chlamydia is common in pregnant women. The CDC notes that prevalence in prenatal clinics in 2011 found that 7.7% of patients had chlamydia. (see related link) The number appears to be dropping compared to prior years.
Can a history of chlamydia cause your baby to have Down syndrome?
You can miss-carry from a STD, depending on which one it is.
More than likely no; but it is possible.
Yes STDs can cause miscarriage.
Yes as an epidemiologist it is my job to watch STIs. I know that many of the STIs out there if they don't get cured can cause serious damage to a unborn infant but you can get treated to have the child resist the effects of the STI so they can be born normally or to avoid it they can do a Ceserian Section if necessary
Can someone become fertile after chlamydia is cured?
Most people with chlamydia are fertile after treatment. However, if you were infertile before, treatment is not likely to change that. The exception is that a few men infected with chlamydia in the testicles have a decrease in sperm count and quality that gradually improves after treatment.
Does primaquine cure chlamydia?
Mefloquine is an antiprotozoal, and does not treat bacterial infections. It will not cure chlamydia.
Can you get chlamydia treatment at the pharmacy?
Chlamydia is a bacterium and is treated with antibiotics that may be available on-line or by mail order in some places ... but ... self diagnosis and treatment is unwise. Chlamydia can cause sterility, arthritis, proctitis, prostatitis, and so on. A doctor can perform tests to see if you have Chlamydia, prescribe antibiotics appropriate for your infection that are compatible with other medications you may be taking, and do follow up testing to check that you didn't get reinfected. If you buy medication online, you haven't had an exam to check for pelvic inflammatory disease, epididymitis, and other complications. In addition, all patients with chlamydia should be tested for other STDs; it's foolish to rely on a a partner's results to determine if you need testing.
Take care of your health by seeing a health care provider for appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
Can you get chlamydia from sharing a washcloth?
Chlamydia can only live outside the body for minutes. You can't get it from sharing a sponge.
Can you have chlamydia without knowing?
Yes, 50% may not show any signs. Many men and most women have no symptoms when they have chlamydia. Always get tested if you suspect you may have caught an STD, and don't pass it on through multiple partners.
Is a bacterial infection test the same as a chlamydia test?
Testing for chlamydia is very specific. A regular bacterial culture or wet smear will not detect chlamydia.
Does chlamydia affect everyone?
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.
The phrase etiologic agent is used to describe where something originated. This phrase is most used when referring to someone who studies this affect.
There are a few possible hints that might lead a health care provider to make a presumptive diagnosis of chlamydia. These include more than 15 white blood cells per high powered field on a vaginal wet smear, or a cervix that bleeds with minimal contact. But a definite diagnosis can't be made without laboratory testing.
Does chlamydia show up on a vaginal swab?
Chlamydia can be detected with a specific chlamydia test done with a vaginal swab. A routine genital culture will not be able to detect chlamydia.
What HCPCS code is used to test for chlamydia?
87491 is the code for the amplified probe. In the unlikely event that you're doing a chlamydia culture, it's 87110.