Chlamydia
17.02.2017 | Heading: Information
Chlamydia is a disease, sexually transmitted. The causative agent is chlamydia (Chlamydia trachomatis). With this disease, damage to the urethra is possible. (urethra), rectum, vagina, cervix and eyes. In contrast to gonorrhea, infection of the pharynx with chlamydia is rare.
Chlamydia prevalence
In the United States, the prevalence of chlamydia among men and women 15-30 years, sexually active, amounts to 5-10%. There are no exact data for Russia.
Chlamydia infection
In most cases, chlamydia infection occurs through sexual contact in the vagina and rectum.. Infection through oral sex is possible, but unlikely.
When passing through the birth canal, the newborn may become infected and develop conjunctivitis and pneumonia..
Household infection is unlikely. This is due to the fact, what (1) chlamydia quickly dies outside the human body; (2) necessary for infection, so that a sufficient amount of chlamydia enters the body. The household method of infection cannot provide the required amount of chlamydia. Therefore, the cause of infection cannot be toilet seats., swimming pools, bathrooms, shared dishes and towels.
Probability of infection during one-time sexual contact without a condom with a patient with chlamydia
Possibility of infection through unprotected sex (vaginal, anal) with a patient with chlamydia is about 50%. Read completely »
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