Difference Between Chlamydia And Gonorrhea

Today Sexually Transmitted Infections affect more than half of the world’s population. In the United States, the two most common Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are chlamydia and gonorrhea. These infections affect many people but teen and young adults are at a higher risk because they are more likely to have unprotected intercourse. Also, many are not aware of some of the dangers and risks of unprotected intercourse. Every day many people are at risk of contracting and spreading both Chlamydia and Gonorrhea. But what is Chlamydia and Gonorrhea, why is there a greater risk in young adults and how can this affect them?
Young adults are at a greater risk of contracting Sexually Transmitted Infections because they engage in such risky behaviors such as sexual intercourse and other actions that can influence sexual behaviors. These behaviors can have negative
Gonorrhea is also a bacterial infection that is similar to Chlamydia but is rather caused by gram-negative bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae. More than fifty percent of men and women may have these infections but express no symptoms. Most Gonococcal infections occur sixty percent more in young adults. Even though both can affect both men and women, for women it can have more harmful effects on their bodies and a greater risk if they are pregnant. In women, any form of Chlamydia or Gonorrhea may lead to infertility. If pregnant or at risk of pregnancy, the child can become infected during delivery. Having Chlamydia or Gonorrhea can also cause you to get Pelvic Inflammatory Disease which is inflammation of a female’s reproductive organs. If asymptomatic, women also become at risk for tubal factor subfertility which increases chances for an ectopic pregnancy (false pregnancy). Despite the similarities, they also have a few things that make them