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.
If chlamydia symptoms appear at all, they are often mild and occur within 1 to 3 weeks after being infected. This eMedTV Web page contains a list of other symptoms and explains what happens when chlamydia is left untreated.
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.
Prompt chlamydia treatment can cure the infection and lower risks of developing serious complications. As this eMedTV article explains, the most effective treatment is antibiotics, such as azithromycin or doxycycline, which should be taken until gone.
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.
This eMedTV page offers information on how to prevent chlamydia, such as always using a condom. By knowing information on how to prevent chlamydia, you can better protect yourself and understand the risks of disease.
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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