Chlamydia is the most common curable sexually transmitted disease, and this is because obbligato intracellular parasite Chlamydia trachomatis. Hundreds of thousands of new cases reported each year, but that represents probably less than half of all infections. This is because half of all Chlamydia cases in men and three quarters of cases in women, Chlamydia have no symptoms. Scientists estimate that in the United States alone is 3-4 million new cases per year
Primary infection site for Chlamydia in men is the urethra, the tube inside the penis that carries urine and sperm. Infection of the urethra is known as urethritis. Chlamydia symptoms in men may include: burning pain on urination discharge from the opening of the penis (urethra) pain in pain in the testicles, or discharge from the rectum
Primary infection site for chlamydia in women is the cervix, the opening that connects the vagina or uterus in the womb. Infection in the cervix is known as cervicitis. Chlamydia symptoms in women can include Vaginal discharge Vaginal irritation: painful intercourse Pain in, or discharge from, the rectum Nondescript pain in lower abdomen strong pelvic cavities pain from an infection, have ascended from the cervix to the upper reproductive tract.
The symptoms that are described above, however, can also be caused by other infections. If you have signs of discharge from genital organs or unexplained irritation, you should speak to the health service provider of your choice for Chlamydia testing.
If you are uncomfortable to see your regular doctor about possible STD diagnosis, has many regional areas in public STD clinics. Planned Parenthood is also a good resource for STD treatment and diagnosis. Both Government run clinics and planned parenthood scale treatment prices to your income, so that the money should not be a problem in to seek treatment.
Because so many people with chlamydia have no symptoms, it is important to ask your doctor to screen you for disease on their annual visit, if there is any chance you may have been exposed. If you have had unprotected sex with a partner who is infected with, or has not been tested for Chlamydia should you consider themselves at risk of disease.
Before the conclusion of a new sexual relations, or begin to have unprotected sex in your current relationship, many sex educators recommend that both you and your partner be screened for Chlamydia, and other common Stds. Use condoms, which has shown itself to be effective in preventing the spread of Chlamydia in case of doubt.
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