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==Overview==
Chlamydia is a disease caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. It is most commonly sexually transmitted.


'''Editor-in-Chief:'''  Alexandra M. Palmer
==What  are the  symptoms of Chlamydia?==
 
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==What is Chlamydia  infection?==
[[Chlamydia]] is a [[disease]] caused by the [[bacteria]] [[Chlamydia trachomatis]].  It is most commonly [[sexually transmitted]].
 
==What  are the  symptoms of Chlamydia infection?==
As many as 1 in 4 men with [[chlamydia]] have no symptoms. In men,  [[chlamydia]] may produce symptoms similar to [[gonorrhea]]. Symptoms may  include:
As many as 1 in 4 men with [[chlamydia]] have no symptoms. In men,  [[chlamydia]] may produce symptoms similar to [[gonorrhea]]. Symptoms may  include:
*Burning sensation during [[urination]]
*Burning sensation during [[urination]]
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*[[Testicular]] [[tenderness]] or [[pain]]
*[[Testicular]] [[tenderness]] or [[pain]]
*[[Rectal]] discharge or [[pain]]
*[[Rectal]] discharge or [[pain]]
Only about 30% of women with [[chlamydia]] have symptoms. Symptoms that  may occur in women include:
Only about 30% of women with [[chlamydia]] have symptoms. Symptoms that  may occur in women include:
*Burning sensation during [[urination]]
*Burning sensation during [[urination]]
*Painful [[sexual intercourse]]
*Painful [[sexual intercourse]]
*[[Rectal]] [[pain]] or discharge
*[[Rectal]] [[pain]] or discharge
*Symptoms of [[PID]], [[salpingitis]],  [[liver]] [[inflammation]] similar to [[hepatitis]]
*[[Vaginal discharge]]


*Symptoms of [[PID]], [[salpingitis]], [[liver]] [[inflammation]] similar to [[hepatitis]]
==Who is at highest risk?==
Chlamydia is the most common [[sexually transmitted disease]] in  the United States. Sexually active individuals, individuals with multiple partners, and individuals who fail to utilize condoms consistency and effectively are at highest risk.


*[[Vaginal discharge]]
==Diagnosis==
The diagnosis of [[chlamydia infection]] involves sampling of the [[urethral]] discharge in males or [[cervical]] secretions in females. If an individual engages in anal sexual contact, samples from the [[rectum]] may also be needed. The sample is sent for a fluorescent or [[monoclonal]] [[antibody test]], [[DNA]] probe test, or [[cell culture]]. Some of these tests may also be performed on [[urine]] samples.


==What causes Chlamydia  infection?==
==When to seek urgent medical care?==
[[Chlamydia infection]] is the most common [[sexually transmitted disease]] in  the United States. Sexually active individuals and individuals with  multiple partners are at highest risk.
Call your [[health care provider]] if you have symptoms of chlamydia.


==Who is at risk  for Chlamydia  infection?==
Because many people with chlamydia may not have symptoms, sexually active adults should be screened periodically for the infection.


==How do I know I  have Chlamydia  infection?==
==Treatment options==
The mainstay of [[therapy]] for [[chlamydia]] includes appropriate [[antibiotic]] [[treatment]] -- these include: [[tetracyclines]], [[azithromycin]], or [[erythromycin]]. You can get [[chlamydia]] with [[gonorrhea]] or [[syphilis]], so if you have one [[sexually transmitted disease]] you must be screened for other [[sexually transmitted diseases]] as well. All sexual contacts should be screened for [[chlamydia]].Sexual partners must be treated to prevent passing the [[infection]] back and forth. There is no significant [[immunity]] following the [[infection]] and a person may become repeatedly infected. A follow-up evaluation may be done in 4 weeks to determine if the [[infection]] has been cured.


==When to seek  urgent medical care==
==Where to find medical care for Chlamydia infection==
[http://maps.google.com/maps?q={{urlencode:{{#if:{{{1|}}}|{{{1}}}|map+top+hospital+Chlamydia}}}}&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wl Directions to Hospitals Treating Chlamydia]


==Prevention of Chlamydia  infection ==
==What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)==
Early [[antibiotic]] [[treatment]] is extremely successful and may prevent the development of long-term [[complications]]. Untreated [[infection]], however, may lead to [[PID]], [[scarring]], and ultimately [[infertility]].


==Treatment options==  
==Possible complications==
Untreated [[infection]] may lead to [[pelvic inflammatory disease]] ([[PID]]), which can cause [[scarring]] of the [[fallopian tubes]] and result in [[infertility]]. Tubal [[scarring]] also increases the likelihood of an [[ectopic pregnancy]] ([[tubal pregnancy]]). In men, chlamydia infection can lead to inflammation of the urethra called [[urethritis]].


==Where to find medical care for Chlamydia infection==
If a women is infected with chlamydia while [[pregnant]], the [[infection]] can cause premature labor and delivery. The infection may cause infection in the uterus after delivery late postpartum endometritis. In addition, the infant may develop [[chlamydial]] [[conjunctivitis]] ([[eye]] [[infection]]) and [[chlamydial]] [[pneumonia]].
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q={{urlencode:{{#if:{{{1|}}}|{{{1}}}|Chlamydia  infection}}}}&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=65.008093,112.148438&ie=UTF8&ll=37.0625,-95.677068&spn=91.690419,149.414063&z=2&source=embed  Directions to Hospitals Treating Chlamydia  infection]


==What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)==
==Prevention==
All sexually active women up through age 25 should be screened yearly for chlamydia. All women with new sexual partners or multiple partners should also be screened.


==Possible  complications==
A mutually monogamous sexual relationship with an uninfected partner is one way to avoid this infection. The proper use of condoms during intercourse usually prevents infection.


==Sources==
==Sources==
 
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001345.htm
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Latest revision as of 20:54, 29 July 2020

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Chlamydia infection

Overview

What are the symptoms?

What are the causes?

Who is at highest risk?

When to seek urgent medical care?

Diagnosis

Treatment options

Where to find medical care for Chlamydia?

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Possible complications

Prevention

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Assistant Editor-In-Chief: Alexandra M. Palmer

Overview

Chlamydia is a disease caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. It is most commonly sexually transmitted.

What are the symptoms of Chlamydia?

As many as 1 in 4 men with chlamydia have no symptoms. In men, chlamydia may produce symptoms similar to gonorrhea. Symptoms may include:

Only about 30% of women with chlamydia have symptoms. Symptoms that may occur in women include:

Who is at highest risk?

Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States. Sexually active individuals, individuals with multiple partners, and individuals who fail to utilize condoms consistency and effectively are at highest risk.

Diagnosis

The diagnosis of chlamydia infection involves sampling of the urethral discharge in males or cervical secretions in females. If an individual engages in anal sexual contact, samples from the rectum may also be needed. The sample is sent for a fluorescent or monoclonal antibody test, DNA probe test, or cell culture. Some of these tests may also be performed on urine samples.

When to seek urgent medical care?

Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of chlamydia.

Because many people with chlamydia may not have symptoms, sexually active adults should be screened periodically for the infection.

Treatment options

The mainstay of therapy for chlamydia includes appropriate antibiotic treatment -- these include: tetracyclines, azithromycin, or erythromycin. You can get chlamydia with gonorrhea or syphilis, so if you have one sexually transmitted disease you must be screened for other sexually transmitted diseases as well. All sexual contacts should be screened for chlamydia.Sexual partners must be treated to prevent passing the infection back and forth. There is no significant immunity following the infection and a person may become repeatedly infected. A follow-up evaluation may be done in 4 weeks to determine if the infection has been cured.

Where to find medical care for Chlamydia infection

Directions to Hospitals Treating Chlamydia

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)

Early antibiotic treatment is extremely successful and may prevent the development of long-term complications. Untreated infection, however, may lead to PID, scarring, and ultimately infertility.

Possible complications

Untreated infection may lead to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), which can cause scarring of the fallopian tubes and result in infertility. Tubal scarring also increases the likelihood of an ectopic pregnancy (tubal pregnancy). In men, chlamydia infection can lead to inflammation of the urethra called urethritis.

If a women is infected with chlamydia while pregnant, the infection can cause premature labor and delivery. The infection may cause infection in the uterus after delivery late postpartum endometritis. In addition, the infant may develop chlamydial conjunctivitis (eye infection) and chlamydial pneumonia.

Prevention

All sexually active women up through age 25 should be screened yearly for chlamydia. All women with new sexual partners or multiple partners should also be screened.

A mutually monogamous sexual relationship with an uninfected partner is one way to avoid this infection. The proper use of condoms during intercourse usually prevents infection.

Sources

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001345.htm Template:WH Template:WS