What Is Chlamydia?

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease which is one of the UK's fastest spreading STD's next to the HIV(AIDS) Virus.

The infection is caused by a tiny bacterium, Chlyamydia trachomatis. Many people are completely unaware of the infection because it can easily go unnoticed with no obvious symptoms.

Transmitting the infection can take place through intercourse and is more likely to be contracted if you have several partners.

Because there are commonly no symptoms, Chlamydia can lie dormant for a long time before it is discovered. This is often sometimes too late, since the infection can lead to infertility and pelvic problems.

Treatment of Chlamydia is very simple and can be cured with a course of antibiotics. It can be diagnosed with a simple urine test and will be cleared up and non recurrent (unless contracted again).

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Chlamydia is the one of the most common sexually transmitted disease prevalent in United States and UK. It primarily affects the following areas –

• Cervix
• Fallopian tubes
• Urethra
• Epididymis
• Prostrate gland
• Anus
• Throat
• Eyes

Chlamydia is quite prevalent in adolescents who are sexually active. It occurs in them in association with other disorders such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). In its severe condition, if not taken proper care in time, it may cause severe damage to fallopian tubes, leading to the blocking of the tube due to scar and preventing the egg from being fertilized.

Chlamydia is caused by bacterial intervention, known as Chlamydia trachomatis. Individuals act as host of this bacterial parasite, as it derives its energy from its hosts. In most of the cases, both host and infected women may suffer from genital and urinary tract infections.

The modes of transmission as identified for the occurrence of Chlamydia are child sex-abuse, sharing infected sex toys, having sexual involvement with infected partner, infected pregnant woman.