Chlamydia is the most commonly reported sexually transmitted disease in the United States, infecting nearly 3 million Americans annually. It is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. Chlamydia can be transmitted through vaginal, anal, or oral sex. Many people do not show symptoms, though some people experience abnormal discharge or burning during urination. It is treated with antibiotics. Left untreated, chlamydia can cause serious complications for both women and men.

1. By Valerie Chavez
Mr. Holley
HI 2pr 11/12/10

2. What is Chlamydia
• Chlamydia is the most frequently reported STD in
the U.S. The rate for Chlamydia is “3.3 times
higher” in woman than it is in men. “Chlamydia has
long plagued humanity as the most commonly
contracted STD.’’ “It is estimated that nearly
three million Americans are infected annually.”

3. SymptomsSymptoms
 ““Because of the way chlamydia operates, it is sometimes known as the “silent”Because of the way chlamydia operates, it is sometimes known as the “silent”
disease.” Sometimes a person will never know that they have Chlamydia becausedisease.” Sometimes a person will never know that they have Chlamydia because
they don’t show any symptoms. Some people do show symptoms though, and theythey don’t show any symptoms. Some people do show symptoms though, and they
areare
 In woman, In menIn woman, In men
 ““Increased or abnormal vaginal dischargeIncreased or abnormal vaginal discharge
 Pain or a burning feeling when urinatingPain or a burning feeling when urinating

Irritation or itching around theIrritation or itching around the vaginavagina “ A clear, white, or yellowish discharge from“ A clear, white, or yellowish discharge from
the penisthe penis
 A burning feeling when urinatingA burning feeling when urinating
 Burning or itching around the opening of the penisBurning or itching around the opening of the penis
 Pain or swelling of the testicles”Pain or swelling of the testicles”
 Bleeding after sexual intercourse or otherBleeding after sexual intercourse or other
 abnormal vaginal bleedingabnormal vaginal bleeding
 Pain in the lower abdomen or lower back,Pain in the lower abdomen or lower back,
 nausea, or fever, if the infection has spreadnausea, or fever, if the infection has spread
 to the uterus or fallopian tubes (where eggsto the uterus or fallopian tubes (where eggs
 move from the ovaries to the uterus)”move from the ovaries to the uterus)”

4. How do you get itHow do you get it
 ““Chlamydia is caused by a bacterium calledChlamydia is caused by a bacterium called Chlamydia trachomatisChlamydia trachomatis thatthat
infects cells on mucosal surfaces, such as the genital tract, urinary tract,infects cells on mucosal surfaces, such as the genital tract, urinary tract,
anorectalanorectal tract, eyes, and throat.”tract, eyes, and throat.”
“if someone has chlamydia, he or she
can pass it to someone else during vaginal, anal, or oral sex.”
“A pregnant woman can also pass chlamydia to her baby during birth”

5. How do you prevent it?How do you prevent it?
 You can prevent Chlamydia byYou can prevent Chlamydia by
abstinance, condoms, and by having aabstinance, condoms, and by having a
monogamy.monogamy.

6. How do you treat itHow do you treat it
 ““Uncomplicated chlamydia infection can be treated effectively with antibioticsUncomplicated chlamydia infection can be treated effectively with antibiotics
such as doxycycline, azithromycin, erythromycin, or ofloxacin. ”such as doxycycline, azithromycin, erythromycin, or ofloxacin. ”
“Up to 50 percent of patients with chlamydia also
have gonorrhea, so an antibiotic against gonorrhea
is given along with an antibiotic for chlamydia,
unless laboratory tests have declared the patient free
of gonorrhea. ”

7. JournalJournal
• What I know about Chlamydia is very limited. I
know it is a sexually transmitted disease and is
bacterial. I believe I know a little more about
STD’s though. They are sexually transmitted
diseases that can be caught by both men and
woman, and can be very dangerous if not
treated. There are many different types and are
either from a bacteria or a virus.

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