Chlamydia
I’m addressing the issue of Chlamydia because there isn’t much awareness about this sexually transmitted infection (STI). Chlamydia is caused by a bacterium called Chlamydia trachomatis which targets a soft and moist body tissue which isn’t covered by skin, the mucous membranes of cells. This condition affected about 1,422,976 people in the United States during the of 2012.In addition, it is commonly found in men and women under the age of 25. Usually, people with Chlamydia have no symptoms although it is one of the most common infections disease in the United States. However, women that do indeed have Chlamydia symptoms experience swelling in the virginal or near the anus, agony while urinating, low fever, urge to urine, abdominal
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In addition, avoiding sexual contact if you have any symptoms of an STI and with anyone that has any type of symptom of an STI or was exposed to any STI. Preventing through nutrition or excises aren’t necessarily possible however, one must always try to maintain a healthy life style. Despite, not possibly preventing through self-exams or testing one must constantly do routine checkups with their doctor or a health care …show more content…
Another myth includes the thought that Chlamydia can or may be passed on from a toilet seat: in fact it isn’t transmitted or caused by a toilet as mentioned before it is transmitted through specific sexual activities. Also the concept of not having to be alarmed about a burning sensation while urinating isn’t true one should immediately top having any type of sex and contact a health care provider as soon as possible. Chlamydia cannot be treated or cured with antibiotics is another myth about Chlamydia ,it can indeed be treated as and cured however after one takes the treatment they must wait at least three months to get tested because it may not be complete cured (during the whole time a patient is being treated for Chlamydia they shall not be sexually involved). The most dangerous myth about Chlamydia includes people stating “once you have Chlamydia you body becomes immune to it.” Once you are cured you may be reinfected by another individual that hasn’t been treated
In addition, avoiding sexual contact if you have any symptoms of an STI and with anyone that has any type of symptom of an STI or was exposed to any STI. Preventing through nutrition or excises aren’t necessarily possible however, one must always try to maintain a healthy life style. Despite, not possibly preventing through self-exams or testing one must constantly do routine checkups with their doctor or a health care …show more content…
Another myth includes the thought that Chlamydia can or may be passed on from a toilet seat: in fact it isn’t transmitted or caused by a toilet as mentioned before it is transmitted through specific sexual activities. Also the concept of not having to be alarmed about a burning sensation while urinating isn’t true one should immediately top having any type of sex and contact a health care provider as soon as possible. Chlamydia cannot be treated or cured with antibiotics is another myth about Chlamydia ,it can indeed be treated as and cured however after one takes the treatment they must wait at least three months to get tested because it may not be complete cured (during the whole time a patient is being treated for Chlamydia they shall not be sexually involved). The most dangerous myth about Chlamydia includes people stating “once you have Chlamydia you body becomes immune to it.” Once you are cured you may be reinfected by another individual that hasn’t been treated