Chlamydia is an STD that is often unknowingly passed to others through sexual contact. As this eMedTV Web article explains, there are usually no symptoms. However, the disease is often fully curable if diagnosed and treated early.
As this eMedTV page explains, you can transmit chlamydia through oral, vaginal, or anal sex. This eMedTV article talks in more detail about how this STD is transmitted and discusses who is at higher risk of developing it.
Typical chlamydia signs and symptoms include discharge from the penis or vagina, and pain during urination. This eMedTV article offers a list of chlamydia signs and symptoms in both men and women.
Promptness is vital when diagnosing chlamydia so treatment can begin right away to avoid complications. This eMedTV page explains the process doctors use when diagnosing chlamydia, including the most common tests.
As this eMedTV segment explains, testing for chlamydia should be conducted at least annually to lower risks of getting or transmitting the STD. This article takes a look at testing for this disease and describes the dangers of untreated infections.
As this eMedTV article explains, treating chlamydia simply involves taking antibiotics that kill the disease-causing bacteria. This resource provides more detailed information on curing chlamydia, including when and how to get tested.
Chlamydia complications that occur as a result of an untreated infection can ultimately lead to infertility. This eMedTV page explains how chlamydia complications are associated with other serious risks, such as increased chances of developing HIV.
Chlamydia prevention includes avoiding high-risk activities, such as unprotected sex and multiple partners. This eMedTV article offers additional chlamydia prevention tips, including being faithful and getting tested regularly for STDs.
As this eMedTV page explains, chlamydia can lead to complications if you are pregnant. This article further discusses pregnancy and chlamydia, including information on potential dangers for the mother and the child.
Chlamydia statistics provide us with a better understanding of the prevalence of the STD and who it affects. This eMedTV segment explains that, according to chlamydia statistics, chlamydia is the most common STD reported.
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