But chlamydia is by far the most pervasive, ahead of gonorrhea and syphilis. Doctors diagnose about 3 million cases annually.
The STD chlamydia is a bacterium that is transmitted through intimate physical contact. What's the most common means of transmission?
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Oral contact can result in infection of the mouth and throat. A condom reduces the chances of transmission but is no guarantee. People with a history of unprotected sex and/or multiple sex partners should get screened.
There are few, if any, symptoms during the infection's early stages. What are they?
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Symptoms may appear within a week to three weeks of exposure.
Chlamydia is called the silent disease because it often goes undetected. What percentage of women experiences no symptoms after contracting the disease?
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Half of men never experience symptoms. The disease is easily curable if detected early. If it goes undetected, it can cause infertility in men and women.
If untreated, this disease has serious consequences. What problems can it cause in women?
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Almost half of untreated women will develop pelvic inflammatory disease, 20 percent will become infertile, 18 percent will experience chronic pain and 9 percent could suffer a life-threatening tubal pregnancy.
Of every 10 adolescent girls, how many are likely to be infected with chlamydia?
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A, 1.
In women, which age group is most likely to be infected?
Chlamydia increases the risk of which of these other diseases in women?
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One study found that women with chlamydia are six times more likely to develop cervical cancer and three to five times more likely to become HIV positive than women without the condition.
A single dose of an antibiotic will treat the disease. What should infected people do to prevent the spread of the illness?
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Both men and women can be screened via a simple urine test.