Chlamydia Essay

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When it comes to being sexually active with your partner, using proper protection is essential. The negligence of having protected sex can have serious consequences, for instances, falling victim to sexually transmitted infections. STIs are commonly known as infections that sexually active partners can transmit to each other through sexual activity. The symptoms and treatment of these infections vary depending on the STI. The infections range from bacterial infections to ectoparasitic infections to viral infections. This essay will focus on the STI known as Chlamydia, its symptoms as well as treatments and the prevention of future transmission.

Chlamydia is caused by bacteria by the name of “Chlamydia trachomatis”, a parasite living within the cells of the organism that has been infected (Rathus, Nevid, Fichner-Rathus, Herold, & McKay, 2013 p.381). The infection is commonly spread through sexual activity, whether it is oral, vaginal or anal sex. However, it’s common for a pregnant woman to transmit the disease to her child through child birth. In this case the child can end up with illnesses like pneumonia or eye infections (Chlamydia: CDC fact sheet. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.cdc.gov/std/chlamydia/STDFact-Chlamydia.htm. Accessed April 10th, 2014). It wouldn’t be wrong to say that Chlamydia is the most common STI amongst Canadians. A study done in Canada in 2008, reported 82919 cases of Chlamydia in both genders in young infants up to 60 years and older aged people (Public Health Agency of Canada, 2010). This study also showed that males between the previous mentioned ages had a rate of Chlamydia of 168.7% per 100 000 people and women 327.4% per 100 000 people. In 2010, the Public Health Agency of Ca...

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...acteria known as “Chlamydia Tranchomatis” that manifests its self within the cells in your organisms with parasites. This infection can be transmitted between partners through oral, vaginal or anal sex. Both men and women attained by this disease will experience uncomfortable and painful feelings during sex and while urinating. Men will often have discharge from their penis, and pain in their scrotum. Women will experience irregular periods and vaginal discharge with a mild odor. To treat this disease, doctors often prescribe antibiotics for the patient that must be taken of a period of time. To prevent future transmission, a person who has already had Chlamydia is advised to abstain from sex until their treatment is over. For the general population, it is recommended to practice safe sex, limit the amount of sexual partners you have and for women to avoid douching.

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