What is Chlamydia trachomatis in medical terms?
What is Chlamydia trachomatis in medical terms?
- Chlamydia trachomatis. Overview. Chlamydia (kluh-MID-e-uh) trachomatis (truh-KOH-muh-tis) is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria. You may not know you have chlamydia because many people never develop the signs or symptoms, such as genital pain and discharge from the vagina or penis.
Come si prende la clamidia nell'uomo?
La Clamidia è un'infezione causata dal batterio Chlamydia Trachomatis e viene trasmessa prevalentemente per via sessuale (rapporti vaginali, anali e orali non protetti), in seguito al contatto con le secrezioni delle mucose genitali o con lo sperma di una persona infetta.
Come riconoscere la clamidia nell'uomo?
Negli uomini, l'infezione da clamidia può dar luogo a uretrite con secrezioni o sensazione di irritazione e prurito. Occasionalmente si possono presentare infiammazione, ingrossamento e dolore ai testicoli (epididimite).
What are the symptoms of chlamydia in the rectum?
- Pain and swelling in one or both testicles (although this is less common). Men and women can also get infected with chlamydia in their rectum. This happens either by having receptive anal sex, or by spread from another infected site (such as the vagina). While these infections often cause no symptoms, they can cause Bleeding.
Can Chlamydia cause permanent damage to the body?
- It can cause serious, permanent damage to a woman’s reproductive system. This can make it difficult or impossible for her to get pregnant later on. Chlamydia can also cause a potentially fatal ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy that occurs outside the womb).
How long does it take for chlamydia symptoms to show up?
- When signs or symptoms occur, they usually start one to two weeks after exposure to chlamydia. Even when signs and symptoms occur, they're often mild and passing, making them easy to overlook. Signs and symptoms of chlamydia trachomatis infection may include: Chlamydia trachomatis can also infect the rectum.
