Chlamydia

In 2010, more than one million cases Chlamydia were reported in the United States according to the CDC. However, it is widely believed the actual number is much higher due to gross under-reporting. Another reason this number may be shy of the actual amount, is that Chlamydia often goes undetected for long amounts of time because it tends to show little symptoms. The CDC estimates that around 2.8 million cases occur annually.
Chlamydia caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis and is transmitted sexually the majority of the time. Chlamydia is often referred to as a ‘silent’ disease because for many people, it shows no signs or symptoms in the early stages. In people who do experience symptoms, the most common include:
*Burning or painful urination
*Genital discharge
*Itching, burning, and swelling
*PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease)
* More susceptible to HIV
*Potential for ectopic pregnancy
Chlamydia can also cause infertility and can be passed from the cervix to the rectum in some cases.
The good news is that Chlamydia can be treated and cured with antibiotics; A single dose of azithromycin or a week of doxycycline (twice daily) are the most commonly used treatments at this time.
All sex partners should be evaluated, tested, and treated. Persons with Chlamydia should abstain from sexual intercourse for 7 days after single dose antibiotics or until completion of a 7-day course of antibiotics, to prevent spreading the infection to partners.

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