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By: Ikedi Ani-okoye.

Chlamydia introduction

Chlamydia is one of the most frequent STDs. The disease is spread through a bacterium bearing the same name, Chlamydia and it can emerge more often in the case of teenagers who are active from the sexual point of view and in the case of young adults. The disease can be severe, but it can be easily cured if it is detected in due time. It is as well, the greatest cause of blindness in the world, which can be prevented. Blindness can occur as a conjunctivitis complication associated with Chlamydia.

Chlamydia on the rise

Chlamydia and other STDs are on the rise. Officials report that last year over 1 million people had chlamydia. It's the most cases of an STD ever reported in America. One reason there are so many cases is because the screening has improved. The incidence of the disease may not be rising as much as its detection is improving. But 1 million is a lot of people.

Chlamydia warning

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). It is a silent disease because the symptoms appear very late in some people. They may not be aware that they have Chlamydia. A bacterium causes this infection. A partner sexually passes this bacterium to another partner. The question is- how to enjoy relationships without contacting Chlamydia which is dangerous if allowed to progress?

Detecting chlamydia

People infected with Chlamydia or Gonorrhea, which is an inflammation of the urethritis (in women) and the tip of the penis (in men) can either be with or without the discharge, (clear discharge for Chlamydia and white discharge for gonorrhea) typically associated with these diseases.

This inflammation may also be caused by other things such as Trichomonas vaginalis and as such the urethritis infected with Chlamydia tends to be softer than those infected with gonorrhea, where the infected area is covered with what resembles heat bumps, or rashes. Men not only suffer from inflammation of the penis but also swelling of the testicles accompanied by pain and swelling.

CONCLUSION

Treatment is done with antibiotics and the disease can be fully cured. Treatment should be taken by your sexual partner/partners also, otherwise you will get the infection again.It is always preferred that if one partner is diagnosed with Chlamydia, boththe partners should receive the treatment. This ensures complete safety for both forever. Otherwise the disease may recur. It is best to visit the doctor together if you suspect Chlamydia.