at which adolescents become infected with chlamydia continues to increase making chlamydia one of the most common STD ’S in the United States (M.G. Wilson "Sexually transmitted diseases".‚2003). In 2009–2010‚ rates increased 2.8% for those aged 15–19 years of age Among African American adolescents the rate was eight times higher than European adolescents and 25% higher in females than in males (Weinstock et al.‚ 2000) .Even though symptoms of chlamydia are usually mild or absent‚ serious complications
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Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States. The disease is caused by a bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis. In women the disease usually affects the cervix‚ throat and rectum‚ while in men it infects the urethra‚ rectum or throat. Chlamydia is normally transmitted through sexual contact with an infected person‚ be it Vaginal‚ oral or anal. It can also be transmitted to a newborn during birth. https://www.cdc.gov/std/chlamydia/stdfact-chlamydia.html
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Chlamydia is the most common STI in the world‚ infecting millions every year. Still‚ not as many people know all that there is to know about the condition. Here are more facts about it that most people should know. Number Eight: It’s Expensive All of the chlamydia cases there are in America have proven to be quite expensive. All treatments associated with the condition add up to nearly 3 billion every year. Number Seven: Men Are Rarely Screened For some reason‚ men hardly get tested for the condition
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Chlamydia Overview Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the UK. It’s passed on from one person to another through unprotected sex (sex without a condom). In 2010‚ there were 186‚753 people who tested positive for chlamydia in England. Most of these - more than 150‚000 - were people aged 24 or younger. Causes Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI)‚ which means that you get it through having unprotected sex (sex without a condom) with
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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
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Chlamydia Chlamydia is a curable sexually transmitted infection (STI)‚ which is caused by bacteria called Chlamydia Trachomatis. Chlamydia infection is very common among young adults and teenagers. Many people do not know that they have Chlamydia because although they are infected they may not have any symptoms. About 75% of infected women and half of infected men have no symptoms of Chlamydia. This disease can cause serious complications that cause irreversible damage such as
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part of the eye and the lines of the eyelid. Conjunctivitis is frequent because of the many ways you can get infected. These include Irritants such as dirt and shampoo. Allergies can also make pink eye show up. Also‚ STDs for example gonorrhea or Chlamydia can produce it. There are many forms of Pink eye‚ it can be a virus or even a bacteria. However‚ not only common for human being; dogs‚ goats and cattle are vulnerable as well. Unlike HIV/AIDS‚ Conjunctivitis does not target a certain region in
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CHLAMYDIA What is Chlamydia? Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria. It is estimated that chlamydia is the most common STD with 3 - 4 million new cases each year. Rates of chlamydia are highest in the West and Midwest‚ part of the contry. How is it Spread? Chlamydia is spread by direct person-to-person contact. It is almost always transmitted through sexual contact. It is also possible for pregnant women to pass the bacteria to their infant during birth. How Do
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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
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Chlamydia Trachomatis A very small parasitic bacterium like a virus‚ it requires another cell to live off of and reproduce it basically needs other weak cells to take over. This bacteria causes the disease known as Chlamydia. What is Chlamydia? Chlamydia is a common STD that can infect both men and women. It can cause serious and permanent damage to a woman’s reproductive system. Making it difficult or impossible for her to get pregnant later on. Chlamydia can also cause a potentially fatal ectopic
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