Chlamydia

It is a common sexually transmitted infection(STI) in humans caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis.

SYMPTOMS IN WOMEN

Symptoms do not usually show early but you may see these

* Abnormal vaginal discharge that may have an odour.
* Bleeding between periods(some women think they have their periods more than once in the month).
* Painful periods
* Abdominal pain with fever
* Pain when having sex
* Itching or burning in or around the vagina.
* Pain when urinating.
 
SYMPTOMS IN MEN

1. Discharge from penis.
2. Pain and burning sensation during urination.
3. Mild irritation at the end of the penis.
4. Inflammation of the testicles

PREVENTION

To reduce your risk of a chlamydia infection:
* Use condoms correctly during sex when not sure of the patner's status.
* Limit the number of sex partners.
* Sexual abstinence is the best

If you think you are infected, avoid sexual contact and see a doctor.

TREATMENT

Your doctor will prescribe oral antibiotics, usually azithromycin or doxycycline.Your doctor will also recommend your partner(s) be treated as well to prevent reinfection.The infection should go in about a week or two with the treatment.
If not treated, you are at risk of several health problems.

For women.

If left untreated, it can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, miscarriage, infertility ,increase risk of ectopic pregnancy, cervical cancer, premature births and can affect children yet to be born( eye infection,blindness, or pneumonia in the newborn).

In men it leads to infertility.